Griffon - Philip the Handsome, Regency

€1.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1487-1488
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Griffon (4)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionBillon (.480 silver)
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#70-5b, DePas#16, 21#
Obverse descriptionRampant lion facing left, a flint in its left (lower) hand and a fire steel in its right. Legend begins with crown, and punctuated by two stacked trefoils.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringDEnARIVS ⁑ SIMPLEX ⁑ NOMINATVS ⁑ GR
(Translation: Coin named simple griffon)
Reverse descriptionShield of Austria-Burgundy atop a long, footed cross which intersects legend.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDEV ⁑ PLVS ⁑ AMA QVA ⁑ ARGENTV
(Translation: Love God more than money)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1487-1488)  - -
Catalog ID8847275780
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