1/4 Groat - Philip the Handsome

€183,546.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1505-1506
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionBillon (.146 silver)
Weight0.9 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#123, Witte#616-617
Obverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringPhS DEI GRA ARChID AV
(Translation: Philip, archduke of Austria, by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattée, lion or mintmark in its heart, quartered by two lions and two lilies.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSIT NOmEn DOmInI BEnEDIC
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1505-1506)  - Antwerp; hand - 143 000
ND (1505-1506)  - Antwerp; no mint mark -
1506  - Maastricht - 50 680
Catalog ID6980759040
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