1 Groat - Philip the Handsome, Regency Ghent Revolt

€310,948.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1489-1490
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.25 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#149, DePas#18, 42#
Obverse descriptionShield of Flanders with rampant lion left, inside a polylobe
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PhS* DEI* GRA`* DVX* B`* CO`* FLA`
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionCross pattee with fleur-de-lis tips intersecting legend. Letters G A N D in the angles
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering+ In. DOMInO : COnFIDO GAND
(Translation: Trust in the Lord Ghent)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1489-1490)  - -
Catalog ID8662686650
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