Groat - Philip the Handsome

€316,764.00
IssuerGuelders, Duchy of
Year1493-1494
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1046-1506)
CompositionBillon (.280 silver)
Weight1.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#102-4, vdCh 2#15.8
Obverse descriptionEightfold arms of Austria-Burgundy with shield of Gelderland at center.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✤ PHS + ARCIDVX + AVST + BVRG + Z + GEL
(Translation: Philip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy and Gelderland)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee intersecting legend. Alternating fleur-de-lis - ring - lion - ring in the angles, and a fleur-de-lis in the center.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringBENEDIC + AIA MEA + DOMIN
(Translation: My soul praises the Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1493-1494)  - -
Catalog ID7951852450
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