2 Groats `Botdrager` - Philip the Bold

€309,064.00
IssuerValkenburg, Lordship of
Year1396-1403
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.1 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 8#–, Lucas#9
Obverse descriptionSeated lion facing left, wearing a cloak with the Burgundy shield. Knot in the lion`s tail
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PhILIPP ⋮ DeI ⋮ G ⋮ DX ⋮ BVrG ⋮ Z ⋮ COm ⋮ FLAnD
(Translation: Philip, by the Grace of God, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee intersecting legend, atop Burgundian shield
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ SIT ⋮ nOme : DOMInI : BeneDICTVM
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1396-1403)  - -
Catalog ID6068669850
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