2 Groats 'Jangelaar' - Philip the Bold

Issuer Flanders, County of
Year 1386-1391
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Groschen (Groot)
Currency Groot (864-1506)
Composition Billon (.412 silver)
Weight 4.12 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DePas#VII-13, Boudeau#2238, Martiny G2#51
Obverse description Eagle standing atop shields of Burgundy and Flanders which are tilted toward each other.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering PHILIPP ⋮ DEI ⋮ GRA ⋮ DVX ⋮ BVRG ⋮ Z ⋮ COM ⋮ FLAND
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse description Long cross pattée intersecting legends.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ SIT ⋮ NOMEN ⋮ DOMINI ⋮ BENEDICTVM MONETA · DE · FLANDRIA
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord Coinage of Flanders)
Edge
Mint Ghent, Belgium
Mechelen, Belgium(1346-1585)
Mintage ND (1386-1387) - (fr) Atelier: Gand -
ND (1391) - -
Numisquare ID 7821532550
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