Rider - Philip the Good

€96,070.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1434-1447
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Rider
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionGold (.992)
Weight3.63 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#1-2, Delmonte G#487, Vanhoudt#1-GE, Fr#183
Obverse descriptionThe duke, armored and on horseback, galloping to the right, brandishing a sword. Province name in exergue.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringPHS ⁑ DEI ⁑ GRA ⁑ DV ⁑ BVRG ⁑ Z ⁑ COMES ⁑ FLADRIE *FLAD*
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionBurgundian shield over a floriate cross, each arm tipped with a pinecone
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ SIT ⁑ nOMEN ⁑ DOMINI ⁑ BENEDICTVM ⁑ AMEN
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord, amen)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1434-1447)  - (fr) Atelier Gand - 941 227
Catalog ID3830054760
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