1 Groat `with Cape` - Philip the Bold

€146,178.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1389-1404
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.8 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#2242, DePas#8, 19#, Martiny G2#67
Obverse descriptionSeated lion left, wearing cape with Burgundian arms.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PhILIPP: DEI: G: D: BVRG’. Z. COM. FLAND
(Translation: Philip, by the grace of God Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée diividing legend, over Burgundian arms.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ SIT⋮ NOME ⋮ DNI BENEDICTVM
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Edge
MintBruges, Belgium (864-1754)
Ghent, Belgium
Mechelen, Belgium(1346-1585)
MintageND (1389-1404)  - -
Catalog ID5027985020
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