1/2 Noble - Philip the Bold

€313,017.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1388-1404
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gold Noble
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionGold (.990)
Weight3.87 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DePas#8, 16#, Delmonte G#475
Obverse descriptionDuke Philip wearing crown of roses, standing on sailing ship, raising sword in right hand, and holding Burgundian shield in left hand. Inscription punctuated with double saltires.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringPhS DEI ⁑ G ⁑ DVX ⁑ BVRG ⁑ COM ⁑ Z ⁑ DnS ⁑ FLAND
(Translation: Philip, by the grace of God, duke of Burgundy, Count and Lord of Flanders.)
Reverse descriptionShort floriate triple cross inside a double octolobe, with letter `P` in the centre. Lion and crown in each angle of the cross. Small trefoil in each exterior angle of the polylobe. Inscription punctuated with double saltires.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ DOMInE : nE : In : FVRORE : TVO : ARGVAS : ME P
(Translation: Lord, in your fury do not rebuke me.)
Edge
MintBruges, Belgium (864-1754)
Ghent, Belgium
Mechelen, Belgium(1346-1585)
MintageND (1388-1404)  - -
Catalog ID2155393820
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