County of Flanders 1 Franc a pied - Louis II de Male, 1346 – 1384
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Franc a pied - Louis II de Male
Year
1346 – 1384
Ruler
Louis II of Male
(1346–1384)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.17
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Franc a pied - Louis II de Male from County of Flanders. Issued from 1346 to 1384. Struck in Gold. Measures 31 mm and weighs 4.17 g.
- Obverse
- Count Louis standing in a gothic archway, holding sword in his right hand, and resting his left on a shield with Flanders arms. To the left, a tournament helmet. Legend runs through bottom line in exergue (Louis, by God's grace Count and Lord of Flanders Flanders)
- Reverse
- Triple floriate cross inside a polylobe. Letters F L A D in the angles, and lion of Flanders in circle at center (Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord Flanders)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1346-1384) | — |
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