© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
½ Guilder - Philip the Handsome ND
| Gold (.792) | 1.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1489-1492 |
| Value | ½ Florin (Guilder) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.792) |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#398121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial arms.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✣ mAXIm ＊ REX ＊ ROmAnORV ＊ PAT
Lettering (regular font): ✣ MAXIM ＊ REX ＊ ROMANORV ＊ PAT
Unabridged legend: Maximilianus Rex Romanorum (et) Pater
Translation: Maximmilian, King of the Romans and Father.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Guilder coin featuring Philip the Handsome is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Burgundian Netherlands. The coin was issued during the reign of Philip the Handsome, who was the Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders, and it reflects the growing influence of the Burgundian dynasty in the region. The use of gold in the coin's minting also speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the region at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1489-1492) | 19583 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Guilder - Philip the Handsome ND (1489-1492) coin.
