1/2 Gold Lion - Bruges revolt

€344,691.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1583-1584
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gold Lion (1.25)
CurrencyGulden (1506-1713)
CompositionGold
Weight1.84 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte G#526
Obverse descriptionSitting lion facing left under gothic canopy, flanked by two gothic letters B.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSIT · NOMEN · DOMINI · BENEDI
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Reverse descriptionLion shield on floriate cross. Legend ends with mint mark (fleur-de-lis)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA · AVREA · COMITATVS · FLAN
(Translation: Gold coinage of the County of Flanders)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1583-1584)  - -
Catalog ID1310892710
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