Silver Real - Philip the Handsome, Regency

€318,139.00
IssuerGuelders, Duchy of
Year1487
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Real (16)
CurrencyGroot (1046-1506)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight7.0 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#67.3, Levinson#III-164, vdCh 2#12.7
Obverse descriptionMid-length figure of Maximilian (regent for Philip) turned partially toward right profile, wearing armor with eagle on chest and closed crown, holding raised sword in right hand and imperial orb in left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✤ CVSTODIAT * C`ATOR * ONIV * hVI`LE * SERVV` * SVV` * 1487
(Translation: May the Creator of All Protect His Humble Servant)
Reverse descriptionLarge M monogram with embedded letters of PhS and MAX. Above and below, a firesteel (briquet) as part of legend, flint and sparks
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDET * TIBI * MATRIS * V`TVTE * ET *IN * CELIS * GLORIAM
(Translation: May he grant thee virtue on Earth and glory in Heaven)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1487  - -
Catalog ID4618463750
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