1 Grossus - Philip the Handsome with M

Issuer Brabant, Duchy of
Year 1487-1488
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groschen (Groot)
Currency Groot (1183-1506)
Composition Billon (Ag .222 or .167)
Weight 1.81 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#71-1, Vanhoudt#91-AN, Witte#562
Obverse description Crowned M monogram.
Obverse script Latin (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 description Shield over floriate cross.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ☩ DEVm ⸰ PLVS ⸰ AmA ⸰ QVAn ⸰ARGEnTVm
(Translation: Love god more than money)
Edge
Mint Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814)
Mechelen, Belgium(1346-1585)
Mintage ND (1487-1488) - Antwerp, Mechelen - 474 052
Numisquare ID 6300052120
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