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Groat - Philip the Handsome
Issuer | Guelders, Duchy of |
Year | 1493-1494 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
Composition | Billon (.280 silver) |
Weight | 1.6 g |
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Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
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Reference(s) | GH#102-4, vdCh 2#15.8 |
Obverse description | Eightfold arms of Austria-Burgundy with shield of Gelderland at center. |
Obverse script | Latin (uncial) |
Obverse lettering | ✤ PHS +
ARCIDVX + AVST + BVRG + Z + GEL (Translation: Philip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy and Gelderland) |
Reverse description | Long cross pattee intersecting legend. Alternating fleur-de-lis - ring - lion - ring in the angles, and a fleur-de-lis in the center. |
Reverse script | Latin (uncial) |
Reverse lettering | BENEDIC
+ AIA MEA + DOMIN (Translation: My soul praises the Lord) |
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Mint | |
Mintage | ND
(1493-1494) - -
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Catalog ID | 7951852450 |
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