1 Groat - Philip the Handsome, Regency lions, roses reverse

€313,479.00
IssuerHolland, County of
Year1489-1492
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (-1506)
CompositionBillon (.400 silver)
Weight1.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#100-6
Obverse descriptionTenfold arms of Austria-Burgundy fills field.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠PH`S × ARCHIDVX × AVST × BO × CO HO
(Translation: Philip, Archduke of Austria and Burgundy, Count of Holland)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee intersecting legend, cross at center. Alternating roses and lions in the angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringBENEDIC + AIA + MEA + DNO
(Translation: Bless my soul, Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1489-1492)  - -
Catalog ID8359435310
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