© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Groat - Mary of Burgundy ND
| Billon (.240 silver) | 1.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Mary of Burgundy (1477-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1478-1482 |
| Value | ½ Groat (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.240 silver) |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#313098 |
|---|---|
| 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
Comment
A half groot with similar design was struck for Brabant, but this coin is dated (see reference below)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat coin is that it was minted during the reign of Mary of Burgundy, who was the daughter of Charles the Bold and the last ruler of the Burgundian Netherlands before the region was annexed by the Habsburgs.
