Guilder `Saint John Guilder` - Philip the Handsome Ghent Revolt, D` B`

€343,260.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1488-1489
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Florin (Guilder)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionGold
Weight3.17 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte G#501, Fr#239
Obverse descriptionFull-length figure of John the Baptist, nimbate and holding lamb. Arms of Ghent below.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringBAPTISTA * PROSPER * ADES`TO
Reverse descriptionShield of Austria-Burgundy over long cross pattée. Letters G A N D in the quarters, between shield and inner circle.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringPHS * D` * G` * D` * B` * CO * FLA` *
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Duke of Burgundy Count of Flanders)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1488-1489)  - -
Catalog ID4419270750
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