1/2 Angel - Philip the Bold

€402,530.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1387-1404
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gold Angel
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight2.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte G#473, DePas#VII.12
Obverse descriptionFull length figure of angel, facing forward, flanked by shields of Burgundy and Flanders.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PHILIPP: DEI: GRA: DVX: BVRG: Ƶ : COM` . FLAnD
(Translation: Phillip, by God`s grace, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionFloriate cross, annelet at the end of each arm, lion in each angle, within polylobe with eight small trefoils in the exterior angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ BEnEDICTVS + QVI + VEnIT + In +nOMInE + DOMInI
(Translation: Blessed who comes in the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1387-1404)  - -
Catalog ID1167689430
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