2 Groats - Philip the Bold

€98,000.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1384
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionBillon (.479 silver)
Weight3.88 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DePas#VI-7
Obverse descriptionLion seated facing left, wearing tournament helmet, within a ring of arcs.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PHILIPPVS : DEI : GRA : COMES . Z : DNS : FLANDRIE.
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Count and Lord of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionShort floriate cross, surrounded by double legend.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ BENEDICTVS: QVI :VENIT : IN : NOMINE DOMINI ✠ MONETA. DE. FLANDRIA
(Translation: Blessed who comes in the name of the Lord Coinage of Flanders)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1384) Malines - -
Catalog ID1132122250
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