Flanders (1337-38) groat
This specimen was lot 524 in Sincona sale 89 (Zürich, May 2024), where it sold for 1,500 CHF (about US$1,982 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIEN Flandern, Grafschaft, Louis I. de Crécy, 1322-1346. Gros o. J. (1337-1338), Aalst. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. Feine Patina. Exemplar der Auktion Münzen & Medaillen Deutschland GmbH 1, Stuttgart, September 1997, Los 1093. (Belgium, county of Flanders, Louis of Crecy, 1322-46, undated groat, circa 1337-38, Aalst mint. Very fine-extremely fine, Nicely 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 4.01 g.
Catalog reference: Gaillard 202, Vanhoudt Atlas G2578.
- 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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