County of Flanders Gold Lion - Philip the Good, 1454 – 1460
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Lion - Philip the Good
Year
1454 – 1460
Ruler
Philip the Good
(1419–1467)
Composition
Gold (.958)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.26
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Lion - Philip the Good from County of Flanders. Issued from 1454 to 1460. Struck in Gold (.958). Measures 31 mm and weighs 4.26 g.
- Obverse
- Lion seated, facing left, in a Gothic stall flanked by two firesteels. (Philip, by God's grace Duke of Burgundy Count of Flanders)
- Reverse
- Shield of Burgundy on top of floriate cross. Legend ends with firesteel. (Blessed be the name of the Lord amen)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1454-1460) | 569.6K | (fr) Atelier: Bruges |
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