1/2 Groat - Philip the Handsome, Regency

€309,559.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1490-1492
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionBillon (.319 silver)
Weight1.0 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#86-1, Witte#582
Obverse descriptionArms of Austria-Burgundy-Brabant fills field. Legend begins with crown.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringPhI ARChIDVCIS AVS BG BR
(Translation: Philip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy and Brabant)
Reverse descriptionFloriate cross with a dot inside a diamond at the center. Legend begins with crown.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMAXIMILIAN REX ROMAN PAT
(Translation: Maximilian, King of the Romans, father)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1490-1492)  - - 1 892 110
Catalog ID1588740020
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