2 Groats `Vierlander` - Philip the Good lion reverse

€363,617.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1433
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Groats
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionBillon (.479 silver)
Weight3.40 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#162
Obverse descriptionArms of Burgundy filling field.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PHS ⁑ DEI ⁑ GRA ⁑ DVX ⁑ BVRG ⁑ COMES ⁑ HANONIE
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Duke of Burgundy, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée dividing legend, lion in a quadrilobe at center, and alternating lions and fleur-de-lis in the angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ MONETA NOVA ⋮ FCA VALENCENENSIS
(Translation: New coinage made in Valenciennes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1433)  - -
Catalog ID2879311750
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