Flanders (1334-37) petit gros
This specimen was lot 523 in Sincona sale 89 (Zürich, May 2024), where it sold for 350 CHF (about US$463 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIEN Flandern, Grafschaft, Louis I. de Crécy, 1322-1346. Petit gros o. J. (1334-1337), Gent. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. Vorzüglich. Hübsche Patina. Exemplar der Auktion Hess Divo 264, Zürich, Mai 1995, Los 311. (Belgium, county of Flanders, Louis of Crecy, 1322-46, undated little groat, Ghent mint. Rare in this condition, Extremely fine, Attractively toned.)"
Louis I was count of Flanders, Nevers and Rethel 1322-46. He supported the king of France while his subjects supported the king of England. He was killed at the battle of Crécy.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver or billon, this specimen 2.08 g.
Catalog reference: Gaillard 187, Vanhoudt Atlas G2573.
- Roberts, James N., The Silver Coins of Medieval France (476-1610 AD), S. Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1996.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 89, The Garrulus Collection of Numismatic Rarities and Masterpieces, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
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