© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groat - Philip the Handsome, Regency lions, roses reverse ND
| Billon (.400 silver) | 1.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1489-1492 |
| Value | 1 Groat (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.400 silver) |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#313479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee intersecting legend, cross at center. Alternating roses and lions in the angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: BENEDIC + AIA + MEA + DNO
Lettering (regular font): BENEDIC + AIA + MEA + DNO
Unabridged legend: Benedictu Anima Mea Domino
Translation: Bless my soul, Lord
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the regency of Philip the Handsome, who was the son of King Charles VIII of France and Queen Anne of Brittany. Philip ruled the Burgundian Netherlands, which included the County of Holland and the Dutch States, from 1489 to 1492. The coin features lions and roses on the reverse side, which were symbols of the Burgundian dynasty. Additionally, the coin was made of billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, and weighed 1.8 grams.
