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

Issuer Holland, County of
Year 1489-1492
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groat (Groot)
Currency Groot (-1506)
Composition Billon (.400 silver)
Weight 1.8 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#100-6
Obverse description Tenfold arms of Austria-Burgundy fills field.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠PH`S × ARCHIDVX × AVST × BO × CO HO
(Translation: Philip, Archduke of Austria and Burgundy, Count of Holland)
Reverse description Long cross pattee intersecting legend, cross at center. Alternating roses and lions in the angles.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering BENEDIC + AIA + MEA + DNO
(Translation: Bless my soul, Lord)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1489-1492) - -
Numisquare ID 8359435310
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