County of Hainaut Rider "Cavalier d'Or" - Philip the Good, 1434
Information
Country
County of Hainaut
County of Hainaut
Currency
Gros
(1071 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Rider "Cavalier d'Or" - Philip the Good
Year
1434
Ruler
Philip the Good
(1419–1467)
Composition
Gold (.992)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.63
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Rider "Cavalier d'Or" - Philip the Good from County of Hainaut. Issued in 1434. Struck in Gold (.992). Measures 28 mm and weighs 3.63 g.
- Obverse
- The duke, armored and on horseback, galloping to the right, brandishing a sword. Province name in exergue. (Philip, by God's grace Duke of Burgundy and Count of Hainaut)
- Reverse
- Burgundian shield over a floriate cross, each arm tipped with a pinecone (Blessed be the name of the Lord. Amen.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1434) | 25K | (fr) Atelier: Valenciennes |
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