1/3 Gold Lion - Philip the Good

€108,919.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1454-1460
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅓ Gold Lion (20)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionGold (.958)
Weight1.42 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#5-1, Witte#471, Vanhoudt#18-ME, Delmonte G#66
Obverse descriptionSeated lion facing left, inside a polylobe
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PhS × DEI × GRA × DVX × BVRG × DnS × MECHL
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Duke of Burgundy and Lord of Mechelen)
Reverse descriptionShield of Burgundy inside a polylobe
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ SIT × nOmMEN × DOmINI × BENEDICTVm
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1454-1460)  - - 25 067
Catalog ID7680284930
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