Silver Fleece - Philip the Handsome

€173,591.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1502
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Silver Fleece (6)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionSilver (.878)
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Witte#606
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield with arms of Austria-Burgundy on top of a floriate cross
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPh`S ✶ DEI ✶ GRA ✶ ARChID ✶ AVSTE ✶ DVX ✶BG ✶ B
(Translation: Philip, by the grace of God, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant)
Reverse descriptionSheep of the Order of the Golden Fleece facing right, suspended below two briquets.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringInICIVm ✶ SAPIEnCIE ✶ TImOR ✶ DnI ✶ AnO ✶ 1502
(Translation: Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Year 1502)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1502  - - 241 416
Catalog ID6972496330
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