1/2 Rider - Philip the Good

€343,490.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1434-1440
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gold Rider
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionGold (.992)
Weight1.62 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte G#488, GH#2-2
Obverse descriptionThe duke, armored and on horseback, galloping to the right, holding a raised sword in his right hand. Place name in exergue.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringPHS ⁑ DEI ⁑ GRA ⁑ DV ⁑ BVRG` ⁑ Z ⁑ CO` ⁑ FLAN` × FLAD` ×
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders Flanders)
Reverse descriptionBurgundian shield over a floriate triple cross, each arm tipped with a pinecone
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ SIT ⁑ NOMEN ⁑ DNI ⁑ BENEDICTVM ⁑ AMEN
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord, amen.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1434-1440)  - -
Catalog ID8529056980
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