1/2 Groat - Philip the Handsome

€361,815.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1493
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionBillon
Weight0.85 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#101-5b
Obverse descriptionArms of Austria-Burgundy filling field. Legend begins with lion, and punctuated by trefoils.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringPHS * ARCHID * AVST * BG * CO * FLA
(Translation: Philip, Archduke of Austria Burgundy, Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée dividing legend, with fleur-de-lis at center; in angles, alternating lions and fleur-de-lis. Legend punctuated by trefoils.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMONETA NOVA CO FLAND
(Translation: New coinage of the County of Flanders)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1493)  - -
Catalog ID8746274380
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