1 Groat - Philip the Handsome lilies, roses reverse

€313,585.00
IssuerHolland, County of
Year1493-1496
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (-1506)
CompositionBillon (.320 silver)
Weight1.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#102-6
Obverse descriptionTenfold arms of Austria-Burgundy fills field.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✣ PHS × DEI × GRA × ARCHIDVX × AVST × BG × CO V HO
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Archduke of Austria, Burgundy, Count of Holland)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee intersecting legend, with two fleur-de-lis and two roses in the angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringBENEDIC+ AIA + MEA + DNO
(Translation: Bless my soul, Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1493-1496)  - -
Catalog ID2896402330
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