1/4 Groat - Philip the Good

€108,926.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1435-1467
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionBillon (.266 silver)
Weight0.70 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#12-1, Vanhoudt#6-BS/LE/ME
Obverse descriptionArms of Burgundy filling field.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠PHS ⵓ DI ⵓ GR ⵓ DX ⵓ BVRG ⵓ BRA Z ⵓ L
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Duke of Burgundy, Brabant and Limburg)
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattee with lions and lilies alternating in the angles. In the center, a small shield with a lion.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ MONETA ⵓ NOVA ⵓ DVC ⵓ BRAB
(Translation: New coinage of the Duchy of Brabant)
Edge
MintLeuven, Belgium (840-1489)
Mechelen, Belgium(1346-1585)
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
MintageND (1435-1437)  - GH 12-1a; W 482 - 408 200
ND (1454-1456)  - GH 12-1b; W484 - 498 180
ND (1466-1467)  - GH 12-1c - 107 760
Catalog ID7147406270
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