2 Groats 'Vierlander' - Philip the Good lion reverse

Issuer Hainaut, County of
Year 1433
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Groats
Currency Gros (1071-1506)
Composition Billon (.479 silver)
Weight 3.40 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#162
Obverse description Arms of Burgundy filling field.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ PHS ⁑ DEI ⁑ GRA ⁑ DVX ⁑ BVRG ⁑ COMES ⁑ HANONIE
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Duke of Burgundy, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse description Long cross pattée dividing legend, lion in a quadrilobe at center, and alternating lions and fleur-de-lis in the angles.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ MONETA NOVA ⋮ FCA VALENCENENSIS
(Translation: New coinage made in Valenciennes)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1433) - -
Numisquare ID 2879311750
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