1/2 Groat - Philip the Handsome

Issuer Guelders, Duchy of
Year 1493-1494
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groschen (Groot)
Currency Groot (1046-1506)
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#103-4, Vanhoudt#133-ME, vdCh 2#–
Obverse description Arms of Burgundy fills field.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ PHS + ARCHIDVX + AV + BG + Z + G
(Translation: Philip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy and Gelderland)
Reverse description Long cross pattee divides legend. In the angles lily-annelet-lion-annelet; at center, mint mark inside a diamond shape
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering D nO mine DOmi ni A
(Translation: .. in the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1493-1494) - -
Numisquare ID 3987165120
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