1/2 Groat 'Vierlander' - Philip the Good

Issuer Holland, County of
Year 1434-1467
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groat (Groot)
Currency Groot (-1506)
Composition Billon (Ag .399 or .359)
Weight 0.97 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#11-4, Vanhoudt#5·DO
Obverse description Arms of Burgundy filling field.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ PHS ⵓ DEI ⵓ GRA ⵓ DVX ⵓ BVRG ⵓ CO ⵓ HOL
(Translation: Philip by God`s grace Duke of Burgundy, Count of Holland)
Reverse description Long cross pattée dividing legend, with rosette in diamond in center, and alternating fleur-de-lis and lions in the angles.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ MONETA ⵓ nOVA ⵓ COM ⵓ HOL Z
(Translation: New coinage of the County of Holland and Zeeland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1434-1467) Dordrecht - - 2 974 648
Numisquare ID 8277747170
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