Florin - Mary of Burgundy

Issuer Brabant, Duchy of
Year 1477-1482
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Florin (Guilder) (40)
Currency Groot (1183-1506)
Composition Gold (.792)
Weight 3.40 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#37-1, Vanhoudt#52-AN, Delmonte G#71, Delmonte G#72, Witte#513-515
Obverse description Full length figure of Saint Andrew, facing forward holding his cross
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering SANCTVS ANDREAS
(Translation: Saint Andrew)
Reverse description Shield of Burgundy-Brabant on top of long cross pattée. Legend ends with mint mark.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering MARIA DVCISS BG ⵓ BR Z ⵓ LI`
(Translation: Mary, Duchess of Burgundy, Brabant and Limburg.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1477-1478) - Hand mintmark; GH 37-1a, W.514, Fr. 71 -
ND (1478-1481) - Tower; GH 37-1b, W.515, Fr.72 -
ND (1481-1482) - Lion; GH 37-1c, W.513 -
Numisquare ID 8509606520
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