2 Denier - Philip the Good

€95,706.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1434-1467
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Denier = 4 Mites = ⅙ Gros
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionBillon (.040 silver)
Weight2.27 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#14-3, Vanhoudt#10·VAL
Obverse descriptionShield with Burgundian arms inside polylobe.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PHS ⵓ DVX ⵓ BVRG ⵓCOM ⵓHANONIE
(Translation: Philip, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse descriptionLong cross, dividing legend, Hainaut monogram in center.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠MONETA VALENCENENSIS
(Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1434-1456)  - (fr) billon 40‰ poid 2,27 g -
ND (1466-1467)  - (fr) billon 33‰ poid 2,15 g -
Catalog ID5910901150
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