© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Guilder - Philip the Handsome Third type ND
| Gold | 1.59 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1499-1503 |
| Value | ½ Florin (Guilder) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.59 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#344199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with lily in center, and alternating crowns and lilies in the angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: PHS ⋆ DEI ⋆ GRA ⋆ ARC ⋆ AVS ⋆ DV ⋆ B ⋆ C ⋆ F
Lettering (regular font): PHS ⋆ DEI ⋆ GRA ⋆ ARC ⋆ AVS ⋆ DV ⋆ B ⋆ C ⋆ F
Unabridged legend: Philippus dei gratia archidux Austriae dux Burgundiae comes Flandriae
Translation: Philip, by God's grace Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders
Interesting fact
The ½ Guilder coin featuring Philip the Handsome (Third type) from Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin's gold content and its depiction of Philip the Handsome, who was the Duke of Burgundy and the Count of Flanders, reflect the growing influence of the Burgundian dynasty in the region during the late 15th century.
