Duchy of Brabant Gold Écu "Chaise d'Or" - John III in name of Louis IV of Bavaria, 1338 – 1347
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Groot
(1183 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gold Ecu
Year
1338 – 1347
Ruler
John III
(1312–1355)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.5
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gold Ecu from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1338 to 1347. Struck in Gold. Measures 29 mm and weighs 4.5 g.
- Obverse
- Emperor on throne, sword in right hand and left hand resting on imperial coat of arms with two headed eagle (Louis, by the grace of God Emperor of the Romans)
- Reverse
- Floriate cross in quadrilobe, clovers (or florets) in angles of quadrilobe (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1338-1347) | — | (fr) Anvers |
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