1/2 Groat - Philip the Handsome, Regency

Issuer Holland, County of
Year 1489-1490
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groat (Groot)
Currency Groot (-1506)
Composition Billon
Weight 0.9 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#86-6, Vanhoudt#111-DO
Obverse description Arms of Austria-Burgundy filling field.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✿ PHI ° ARCHIDV ° AVST ° BVR ° CO ° HO
(Translation: Phillip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy, Count of Holland)
Reverse description Short floriate cross with rosette in diamond at center.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✿ MAXIMILIAN ° REX ° ROMA ° PA
(Translation: Maximilian, King of the Romans, Father)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1489-1490) - -
Numisquare ID 3172734170
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