County of Flanders Gold Écu - Philip the Bold, 1384 – 1386
Information
Country
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gold Ecu
Year
1384 – 1386
Ruler
Philip the Bold
(1384–1404)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gold Ecu from County of Flanders. Issued from 1384 to 1386. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.4 g.
- Obverse
- Count seated in a gothic stall, wearing crown of roses, and holding sword over his right shoulder and resting his left hand on lion shield of Flanders (Philip, by God's grace Count and Lord of Flanders)
- Reverse
- Ornate, floriate triple cross inside a quadrilobe, a rosette in each exterior angle. (Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1384-1386) | — |
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