Grossus `Groat with M` - Philip the Handsome, Regency

€316,878.00
IssuerGuelders, Duchy of
Year1487-1488
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1046-1506)
CompositionBillon
Weight17 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#71-4b, vdCh 2#13.9
Obverse descriptionLarge Latin letter M under crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSIMPLEX ⸰ GROSS ⸰ RO ⸰ REG ⸰ PHI ⸰ ARDV ⸰ AV
(Translation: Groat of the King of the Romans and Philip, Archduke of Austria)
Reverse descriptionShield of Austria-Burgundy over a short floriate cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✤ DEVM ⸰ PLVS ⸰ AMA ⸰ QVAN ⸰ ARGENTVM
(Translation: Love God more than money)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1487-1488)  - -
Catalog ID4253826680
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