1 Groat - Philip the Handsome lilies, roses reverse

Issuer Holland, County of
Year 1493-1496
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groat (Groot)
Currency Groot (-1506)
Composition Billon (.320 silver)
Weight 1.8 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#102-6
Obverse description Tenfold arms of Austria-Burgundy fills field.
Obverse script Latin (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 description Long cross pattee intersecting legend, with two fleur-de-lis and two roses in the angles.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering BENEDIC+ AIA + MEA + DNO
(Translation: Bless my soul, Lord)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1493-1496) - -
Numisquare ID 2896402330
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