County of Flanders ½ Gold Lion - Bruges revolt, 1583 – 1584
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Gold Lion
Year
1583 – 1584
Ruler
Brabant States in Revolt
(1577–1585)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.84
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Gold Lion from County of Flanders. Issued from 1583 to 1584. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.84 g.
- Obverse
- Sitting lion facing left under gothic canopy, flanked by two gothic letters B. (Blessed be the name of the Lord)
- Reverse
- Lion shield on floriate cross. Legend ends with mint mark (fleur-de-lis) (Gold coinage of the County of Flanders)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1583-1584) | — |
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