Gold Lion - Philip the Good

€303,488.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1454-1455
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Lion = 60 Groats
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionGold (.958)
Weight4.23 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte G#303, Fr#269, VanH Atlas#16
Obverse descriptionLion seated, facing left, in a Gothic stall.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringPHS ⁑ DEI ⁑ GRA ⁑ DVX ⁑ BVRG ⁑ COMES ⁑ HANOIE
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Duke of Burgundy, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse descriptionShield of Burgundy on top of floriate cross
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ SIT × NOMEN × DOMINI × BENEDICTVM × AMEN×
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1454-1455)  - -
Catalog ID6767100950
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