½ Groat - Philip the Good ND (1454-1467) front ½ Groat - Philip the Good ND (1454-1467) back
½ Groat - Philip the Good ND (1454-1467) photo
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½ Groat - Philip the Good ND

 
Billon (.399 silver) 0.97 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States)
Duke
Philip II the Good (1430-1467)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1454-1467
Value
½ Groschen (Groot)
Currency
Groot (1183-1506)
Composition
Billon (.399 silver)
Weight
0.97 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#108925
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Long cross pattée dividing legend, lion in center and alternating lions and fleur-de-lis in the angles.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
☩ mOnETA ⵓ nOVA ⵓ FACT ⵓ MEChL
(or MONETA NOVA FACT LOVAN}

Lettering (regular font):
☩ MONETA ⵓ NOVA ⵓ FACT ⵓ MECHL
(OR MONETA NOVA FACT LOVAN}

Comment

Silver (.399) - (1454-1455)
Silver (.359) - (1466-1467)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Good, who was the Duke of Burgundy and Brabant, and Count of Flanders, Hainaut, and Holland. He was known for his military campaigns and his patronage of the arts, and his rule marked a period of cultural and economic prosperity in the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1454-1455)  229068 - - - - - -
ND (1466-1467)  29991 - - - - - -

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