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½ Groot - Mary of Burgundy
| Billon (.240 silver) | 1.08 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Mary of Burgundy (1477-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1480-1481 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.240 silver) |
| Weight | 1.08 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#109061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with flowers
Lettering: IN NOMINE DOMINI
Interesting fact
The ½ Groot coin featuring Mary of Burgundy, issued in 1480-1481 from the Duchy of Brabant (now part of Belgium), has an interesting fact associated with it. Despite being made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy with only 24% silver content, this coin was still considered a valuable and widely used denomination in its time. Its relatively low silver content notwithstanding, the ½ Groot coin remained a popular medium of exchange during the reign of Mary of Burgundy, a testament to the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Brabant during that period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1480 Tower | 148700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1481 Hand | 70965 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Groot - Mary of Burgundy 1480-1481 coin.
