| Emisor | Holland, County of |
|---|---|
| Año | 1425-1428 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 1/2 Gold Chair (Gouden schild) |
| Moneda | Groot (-1506) |
| Composición | Gold |
| Peso | 1.76 g |
| Diámetro | |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientación | |
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| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | Delmonte G#739 |
| Descripción del anverso | Seated lord on gothic throne, between the shielded arms of Burgundy and Pfalz/Bavaria, all inside a polylobe of seven arcs. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin (uncial) |
| Leyenda del anverso |
✠ PhS ⁑ DVX ⁑ BVRG × COm × FLAD ⁑ hES ⁑ hOL3 (Translation: Philip, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders, inheritor of Holland and Zeeland) |
| Descripción del reverso | Ornate floriate cross in quatrefoil, trefoil in each exterior angle. |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin (uncial) |
| Leyenda del reverso |
✠ XPC ⵓ VINCIT ⵓ XPC ⵓ REGNAT ⵓ XPC ⵓ IMPERAT (Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands) |
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| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
ND (1425-1428) - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 1196426240 |
| Información adicional |
Historical Context: This 1/2 Gold Écu 'Klinckaert' was issued by Philip the Good during his regency in the County of Holland (1425-1428). This period saw Philip consolidating de facto control over Holland, Zeeland, and Hainaut after the Hook and Cod Wars and the Battle of Brouwershaven (1426), prior to his formal assumption of the comital title in 1433. The coin signifies his early assertion of Burgundian authority, integrating Holland into his expanding domains, and represents a stable gold currency during a critical phase of dynastic expansion.
Artistry: The 'Klinckaert' design is characteristic of Late Gothic coinage from the Low Countries under Burgundian influence. The obverse prominently features a shield (écu), typically displaying the quartered arms of Burgundy and associated territories, often surmounted by a ducal coronet. The reverse usually depicts a floriated cross. Engravers were anonymous, adhering to established heraldic and stylistic conventions. Emphasis was on clear symbolism and legible legends, reflecting the coin's function as currency and a direct assertion of sovereign power.
Technical/Grading: For optimal grading, critical areas include the intricate details of the obverse shield's quarterings, specific charges, and any ducal coronet, as these high points are most susceptible to wear. On the reverse, the clarity of the floriated cross's terminals and central motif are paramount. Legibility of surrounding legends on both sides, which may contain mint or privy marks, is also crucial. A strong, even strike and minimal circulation wear on the highest design elements are key indicators of a superior example.