1 Groat - Philip the Handsome

€151,116.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1493-1496
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionBillon (.279 silver)
Weight1.71 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#102-5, DePas#14, 8#
Obverse descriptionArms of Austria-Burgundy filling field. Legend begins with lion, and punctuated by trefoils.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringPHS * ARCHIDV * AVST * BVRG * COM * FLA
(Translation: Philip, Archduke of Austria Burgundy, Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée dividing legend, with fleur-de-lis at center; in angles, two rings, one lion and one fleur-de-lis.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringBEnEDIC AnIMA MEA DOMInO
(Translation: My soul praises the Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1493-1496)  - -
Catalog ID4443515850
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