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½ Groat - Philip the Handsome, Regency ND
| Billon (.213 silver) | 1.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1482-1487 |
| Value | ½ Groat (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.213 silver) |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#313307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short floriate cross. Mint mark at end of legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: IN ⸰ NOMINE ⸰ DOMINI ⸰ AMEN
Lettering (regular font): IN ⸰ NOMINE ⸰ DOMINI ⸰ AMEN
Translation: In the name of the Lord, amen
Comment
A similar type was issued in Brabant (reference below). The can be differentiated by the place name which is in the last words of the obverse legendInteresting fact
The ½ Groat coin from Burgundian Netherlands featuring Philip the Handsome has a unique feature - it has a scalloped edge. This was a deliberate design choice to make the coin easier to stack and store, as well as to distinguish it from other coins in circulation.
