Groat - Philip the Handsome
Features
| Issuer |
Burgundian Netherlands
(Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States)
 |
|---|---|
| Duke |
Philip the Handsome (1482-1494)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1493-1494 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.280 silver) |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 316764 |
| References | Gelder Hoc# 102-4 Hendrik Enno van Gelder, Marcel René Benoît Ghislain Hoc; 1960. Les Monnaies des Pays-Bas bourguignons et espagnols 1434-1713: Répertoire général. Jacques Schulman, Amsterdam, Netherlands.Pieter Otto van der Chijs; 1852. De Munten der voormalige heeren en steden, van de vroegste tijden tot aan de Pacificatie van Gend / Part 2: De Munten der voormalige graven en hertogen van Gelderland = The Coins of the former lords and cities, from the earliest times to the Pacification of Ghent. De Erven F. Bohn, Haarlem, Netherlands. |
Obverse
Eightfold arms of Austria-Burgundy with shield of Gelderland at center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✤ PHS + ARCIDVX + AVST + BVRG + Z + GEL
Lettering (regular font): ✤ PHS + ARCIDVX + AVST + BVRG + Z + GEL
Unabridged legend: Philipppus Archidux Austrie Burgundiae et Gelriae
Translation: Philip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy and Gelderland
Reverse
Long cross pattee intersecting legend. Alternating fleur-de-lis - ring - lion - ring in the angles, and a fleur-de-lis in the center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: BENEDIC + AIA MEA + DOMIN
Lettering (regular font): BENEDIC + AIA MEA + DOMIN
Unabridged legend: Benedictum Anima Mea Domini
Translation: My soul praises the Lord
Comments
Similar types were made in Brabant and Flanders. They can best be differentiated by the end of the obverse legend.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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Bullion value: USD 1.05
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Actual billon weight: 0.014 oz
Current billon price: 0.00 USD/oz
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