Helmeted Lion - Louis II de Mâle

Issuer Flanders, County of
Year 1365-1370
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Gold Helm (Gouden gehelmde leeuw)
Currency Groot (864-1506)
Composition Gold
Weight 5.4 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Fr#157, Delmonte G#460
Obverse description Helmed and seated lion to left within a Gothic stall
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering LV | DOVICVS : DEI o GRA : COM` o ? : DnS : FLAnDR | IE
(Translation: Louis, by the Grace of God, Count of Flanders)
Reverse description Cross fleurée with F|L|Λ|n in quarters and D` in center
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering FLAnDRES in exergue / + BEИEDICTVS : QVI : VEИIT : IИ : ИOMIИE : DOMIИI
(Translation: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1365-1370) - -
Numisquare ID 8985757440
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