Silver Fleece - Philip the Handsome Maastricht

Issuer Brabant, Duchy of
Year 1500-1502
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Silver Fleece (6)
Currency Groot (1183-1506)
Composition Silver (.878)
Weight 3.4 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#118-2a, Witte#607
Obverse description Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy encircled by the collar of the golden fleece
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering PhS * DEI * GRA * ARChID * AVST * DVX * BVRG` *B` *Z
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Babant, etc.)
Reverse description Floriate cross with star (Maastricht mint mark) at center, intersecting legend.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering mO*FACT* *TRAIECT* *In*VROE* *hOF*1502
(Translation: Coinage made in Maastricht Vroehof)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1500 - -
1502 - -
Numisquare ID 6083843390
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