1 Grossus - Philip the Handsome with M

€1.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1487-1488
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionBillon (Ag .222 or .167)
Weight1.81 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#71-1, Vanhoudt#91-AN, Witte#562
Obverse descriptionCrowned M monogram.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering☩ GROS ⸰ RO ⸰ RG ⸰Z ⸰ PhI ⸰ ARDV ⸰ AV ⸰ BG ⸰BR
(Translation: Grossus of the King of the Romans and Philip, Archduke of Burgundy and Brabant)
Reverse descriptionShield over floriate cross.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering☩ DEVm ⸰ PLVS ⸰ AmA ⸰ QVAn ⸰ARGEnTVm
(Translation: Love god more than money)
Edge
MintAntwerp, Belgium (600-1814)
Mechelen, Belgium(1346-1585)
MintageND (1487-1488)  - Antwerp, Mechelen - 474 052
Catalog ID6300052120
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