1/2 Rose Noble - Philip the Handsome

€445,269.00
IssuerGuelders, Duchy of
Year1488
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1/2 Noble
CurrencyGroot (1046-1506)
CompositionGold
Weight3.29 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte G#615 , Gelder Hoc#75-4
Obverse descriptionRegal figure on ship, facing, holding sword with right hand and shield with Austria-Burgundy arms in left.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringMO’ RO’ RE’ Z PHI’ ARDVC AVS’ B’ G’ BR’ Z G’
(Translation: Coin of the King of the Romans and Philip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy, Brabant and Guelders.)
Reverse descriptionFloriated cross with crowns in angles and letter B in center.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringREFORMACIO GVERRE PAX EST ANNO 1488 B
(Translation: Peace is the reform of war. Bommel (Zaltbommel))
Edge
Mint
Mintage1488  - -
Catalog ID7204094980
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