© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Groat - Philip the Handsome ND
1493 year| Billon | 0.85 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1493 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#361815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend, with fleur-de-lis at center; in angles, alternating lions and fleur-de-lis. Legend punctuated by trefoils.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA NOVA CO FLAND
Lettering (regular font): MONETA NOVA CO FLAND
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Comitis Flandriae
Translation: New coinage of the County of Flanders
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat coin from Burgundian Netherlands is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the County of Flanders, which is a nod to the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
