1/2 Stiver - Philip the Handsome, Regency

€313,478.00
IssuerHolland, County of
Year1485
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (-1506)
CompositionBillon (.320 silver)
Weight1.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#63-6
Obverse descriptionEight-fold arms of Austria-Burgundy fills field.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ MO ⵓ ARChIDVC ⵓ AVST ⵓ BO ⵓ CO ⵓ hOL
(Translation: Coinage of the Archduke of Austria and Burgundy, and Count of Holland)
Reverse descriptionLong cross patte intersecting legend, with cross in center, and alternating fleur-de-lis and lions in the angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ BENEDIC ⵓ ANIA ⵓ MEA ⵓ DNO
(Translation: Bless my soul, Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1485)  - -
Catalog ID9745363580
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