© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groat "Leliaert" - Philip the Bold ND
| Silver | 2.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Bold (1384-1404) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1387-1389 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#309839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Short cross pattee inside double legend. Inner legend punctuated by leaf.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
☩ SIT⁕ NOMEN ⁕ DNI ⁕ BENEDICTVM
✠ MONETA FLADRIE
Lettering (regular font):
☩ SIT⁕ NOMEN ⁕ DNI ⁕ BENEDICTVM
✠ MONETA FLADRIE
Translation:
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Coinage of Flanders
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat "Leliaert" coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the Burgundian Netherlands. Philip the Bold, who ruled the region from 1387-1389, implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the local economy and increasing trade. The coinage was an important part of these efforts, and the 1 Groat "Leliaert" was one of the coins minted during this period. Its silver content and relatively low weight made it a popular choice for everyday transactions, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
