© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
¼ Groat - Mary of Burgundy ND
| Billon (.200 silver) | 0.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Mary of Burgundy (1477-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1477-1482 |
| Value | ¼ Groat (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.200 silver) |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#313095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short floriate cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +IN *NOMINE * DOMINI
Lettering (regular font): +IN *NOMINE * DOMINI
Translation: In the name of the Lord
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Groat coin featuring Mary of Burgundy is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the Burgundian Netherlands. Mary of Burgundy was the daughter of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, and she ruled the region from 1477 until her death in 1482. During her reign, the Burgundian Netherlands faced challenges from neighboring countries and internal conflicts, which led to the coin being minted in billon, a silver-copper alloy, rather than pure silver, as a cost-saving measure. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the Burgundian people during a time of turmoil.
