2 Groats `Vierlander` - Charles the Bold

€142,867.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1468-1474
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionBillon (.479 silver)
Weight2.91 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#24-1, Witte#504, Vanhoudt#33-LE
Obverse descriptionQuartered arms of Burgundy, with rampant lion in small central shield
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringKAROLVS: DEI: GRA: DVX: BG: BRAB: Z: LIM
(Translation: Charles, by the grace of God Duke of Burgundy, Brabant and Limbourg)
Reverse descriptionVoided cross pattee with small shield of Brabant in center, lis and rampant lions alternating in the angles
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering+ MONETA : NOVA DVC : BRABANT
(Translation: New coinage of the Duchy of Brabant)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1468-1474)  - Leuven - 3 028 709
Catalog ID6217575650
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