© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Florin "Saint Philip" - Philip the Handsome ND
| Gold (.663) | 1.62 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Namur, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1500-1504 |
| Value | ½ Guilder = 25 Groats |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.663) |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#356570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short floriate triple cross with briquet (fire starter) at center, and alternating briquets and crown in the angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: PHS + DEI + GRA + ARCHID + AVS + DVX B + C + n
Lettering (regular font): PHS + DEI + GRA + ARCHID + AVS + DVX B + C + N
Translation: Philip, by God's grace Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Naumr
Comment
Combined, 104,400 guilders and half guilders of this type were struck in Namur 1500-1504.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Philip the Handsome, who was the Duke of Burgundy and the father of Emperor Charles V. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1500 to 1504, and it is made of gold, specifically .663 gold, which is a high percentage of gold content. Additionally, the coin weighs 1.62 grams, which is a relatively small weight for a coin made of gold.
