2 Groats `Botdrager` - Philip the Bold

€95,424.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1389-1404
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionBillon (.386 silver)
Weight3.7 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DePas#VIII-18, Martiny G2#66, Boudeau#2241
Obverse descriptionSeated lion left, with cape on back bearing Burgundian arms.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PHILIPP` ⋮ DEI ⋮ G ⋮ DVX ⋮ BVRG ⋮ Z ⋮ COM ⋮ FLAND`
(Translation: Philips for grace of god duke of Burgundy and count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée divides Burgundian arms and legend.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ SIT ⋮ NOME ⋮ DOMINI ⋮ BENEDICTVM
(Translation: Blessed is the name of the Lord)
EdgePlain
MintBruges, Belgium (864-1754)
Ghent, Belgium
Mechelen, Belgium(1346-1585)
MintageND (1389-1404)  - (fr) Atelier: Gand, Bruges ou Malines -
Catalog ID8379811070
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