1 Groat - Philip the Handsome

€309,593.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1493-1496
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionBillon (.279 silver)
Weight1.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Witte#592, GH#102-1
Obverse descriptionArms of Austria-Burgundy fills field
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringPh`S* ARCHIDVX*AVSTRIE*BVRG*BRAB*Z
(Translation: Philip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy Brabant, etc.)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee intersects legend. Alternting fleur-de-lis and annelets in the angles, and a letter A in a diamond in the center.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringBEnED *AnIMA* *MEA*D OMInO
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1493-1496)  - - 2 557 426
Catalog ID6125277950
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