1/2 Groat `Vierlander` - Philip the Good

€96,076.00
IssuerHolland, County of
Year1434-1467
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (-1506)
CompositionBillon (Ag .399 or .359)
Weight0.97 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#11-4, Vanhoudt#5·DO
Obverse descriptionArms of Burgundy filling field.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PHS ⵓ DEI ⵓ GRA ⵓ DVX ⵓ BVRG ⵓ CO ⵓ HOL
(Translation: Philip by God`s grace Duke of Burgundy, Count of Holland)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée dividing legend, with rosette in diamond in center, and alternating fleur-de-lis and lions in the angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ MONETA ⵓ nOVA ⵓ COM ⵓ HOL Z
(Translation: New coinage of the County of Holland and Zeeland)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1434-1467) Dordrecht - - 2 974 648
Catalog ID8277747170
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