© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groat - Philip the Handsome ND
| Billon (.279 silver) | 1.71 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1493-1496 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.279 silver) |
| Weight | 1.71 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#151116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend, with fleur-de-lis at center; in angles, two rings, one lion and one fleur-de-lis.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: BEnEDIC AnIMA MEA DOMInO
Lettering (regular font): BENEDIC ANIMA MEA DOMINO
Translation: My soul praises the Lord
Interesting fact
The 1 Groat coin from Burgundian Netherlands featuring Philip the Handsome has an interesting fact: it was minted during a time of great economic change. The coin was issued during the reign of Philip the Handsome, who was the Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders from 1493 to 1496. During his reign, Philip implemented several economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which replaced the old system of deniers and liards with a new system based on the groat (groot) and the stuiver (stiver). The 1 Groat coin was part of this new system and was used widely in the County of Flanders, which is now part of modern-day Belgium. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, providing a glimpse into the economic and political changes that took place during the late medieval period.
