1/2 Groat - Philip the Handsome

€309,265.00
IssuerGuelders, Duchy of
Year1493-1494
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1046-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#103-4, Vanhoudt#133-ME, vdCh 2#
Obverse descriptionArms of Burgundy fills field.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PHS + ARCHIDVX + AV + BG + Z + G
(Translation: Philip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy and Gelderland)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee divides legend. In the angles lily-annelet-lion-annelet; at center, mint mark inside a diamond shape
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringD nO mine DOmi ni A
(Translation: .. in the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1493-1494)  - -
Catalog ID3987165120
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