1/2 Groat - Philip the Handsome, Regency

€153,916.00
IssuerHolland, County of
Year1489-1490
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (-1506)
CompositionBillon
Weight0.9 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#86-6, Vanhoudt#111-DO
Obverse descriptionArms of Austria-Burgundy filling field.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✿ PHI ° ARCHIDV ° AVST ° BVR ° CO ° HO
(Translation: Phillip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy, Count of Holland)
Reverse descriptionShort floriate cross with rosette in diamond at center.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✿ MAXIMILIAN ° REX ° ROMA ° PA
(Translation: Maximilian, King of the Romans, Father)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1489-1490)  - -
Catalog ID3172734170
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