1/4 Groat - Philip the Handsome, Regency

€359,353.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1490-1492
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionBillon (.239 silver)
Weight0.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#87-1, Witte#583
Obverse descriptionArms of Austria-Burgundy filling field. Legend begins with crown and ends with mint mark (hand).
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠PHI ARCHIDVC AV BG B
(Translation: Philip, archduke of Austria, Burgundy and Brabant)
Reverse descriptionShort cross with fleur-de-lis tips.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ MAXIMILIAN REX RO PA
(Translation: Maximilian, King of the Romans, and Father)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1490-1492)  - - 143 000
Catalog ID6518997080
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