1/2 Groat `Botdrager` - Philip the Bold

€309,804.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1389-1404
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.1 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DePas#8, 20#
Obverse descriptionLioon seated, facing left, wearing a cloak with arms of Burgundy-Flanders
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PHILIPP : DEI : G : D : B : Z : COM : FLAND
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee intersecting legends, with shield of Burgundy in center
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ SIT : NOME : DNI BENEDICTVM
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Edge
MintBruges, Belgium (864-1754)
Ghent, Belgium
Mechelen, Belgium(1346-1585)
MintageND (1389-1404)  - -
Catalog ID6069894010
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