County of Flanders Noble - John the Fearless, 1417 – 1418
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Noble - John the Fearless
Year
1417 – 1418
Ruler
John the Fearless
(1404–1419)
Composition
Gold (.979)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Noble - John the Fearless from County of Flanders. Issued from 1417 to 1418. Struck in Gold (.979). Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.8 g.
- Obverse
- Duke John wearing crown of roses, standing on sailing ship, raising sword in right hand, and holding Burgundian shield in left. (John, by God's grace Duke of Burgundy and Count and Lord of Flanders)
- Reverse
- Short floriate cross with a letter I at its center, inside an octolobe. A lion, crown and trefoil in each angle of the cross, and a small trefoil in each exterior angle of the polylobe. (Jesus, passing through the midst of them, went his way)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1417-1418) | — |
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