© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Groat - Mary of Burgundy
| Billon (.280 silver) | 1.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Mary of Burgundy (1477-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1479-1481 |
| Value | 1 Groat (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.280 silver) |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#313099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ BEnEDIC ⁕ AIA ⁕ MEA ⁕ DnO 1479
Lettering (regular font): ✠ BENEDIC ⁕ AIA ⁕ MEA ⁕ DNO 1479
Unabridged legend: Benedictu Anima Mea Domino
Translation: Bless my soul, Lord
Comment
A similar type was produced for both Flanders and Brabant (references below). The last words in the obverse legend indicate which place the coin was mintedInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat coin featuring Mary of Burgundy is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the Burgundian Netherlands. Mary of Burgundy was the daughter of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, and she ruled the region from 1479 until her death in 1481. During her reign, the Burgundian Netherlands faced challenges from neighboring countries and internal conflicts, which led to the coin being minted in billon, a silver-copper alloy, rather than pure silver, as a cost-saving measure. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the Burgundian people during a time of turmoil.
