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

Issuer Guelders, Duchy of
Year 1487-1488
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groschen (Groot)
Currency Groot (1046-1506)
Composition Billon
Weight 17 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#71-4b, vdCh 2#13.9
Obverse description Large Latin letter M under crown.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SIMPLEX ⸰ GROSS ⸰ RO ⸰ REG ⸰ PHI ⸰ ARDV ⸰ AV
(Translation: Groat of the King of the Romans and Philip, Archduke of Austria)
Reverse description Shield of Austria-Burgundy over a short floriate cross.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✤ DEVM ⸰ PLVS ⸰ AMA ⸰ QVAN ⸰ ARGENTVM
(Translation: Love God more than money)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1487-1488) - -
Numisquare ID 4253826680
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