Silver Fleece - Philip the Handsome Antwerp

Issuer Brabant, Duchy of
Year 1496-1499
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Silver Fleece (6)
Currency Groot (1183-1506)
Composition Silver (.878)
Weight 3.40 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#110-1, Vanhoudt#140-AN, Witte#605
Obverse description Crowned shield of Austria/Burgundy/Brabant/Flanders on top of a floriate cross
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering PHS DEI GRA ARCHID AVSTE DUX B[GV] B[R]
(Translation: Phillip, by the grace of God Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant)
Reverse description Jewel of the Order of the Golden Fleece suspended below two firesteels.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering INICIVM SAPIENCIE TIMOR DOMINI ANNO 1498
(Translation: Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1496 - Levinson II-136 -
1497 - Levinson II-138 -
1498 - Levinson II-141 -
1499 - Levinson II-152 -
Numisquare ID 4419085810
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