Rider `Cavalier d`Or` - Philip the Good

€106,556.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1434
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueRider = 24 Stivers = 48 Groats
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionGold (.992)
Weight3.63 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#1-3, Vanhoudt#1-VA, Delmonte G#301, Fr#267
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 ⁑ DVX ⁑ BVRG ⁑ Z ⁑ COMES ⁑ HANONIE +HANN+
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Duke of Burgundy and Count of Hainaut)
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)  - (fr) Atelier: Valenciennes - 25 000
Catalog ID1314356640
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