© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groat - Philip the Handsome, Regency type of Mary
1484 year| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1484 |
| Value | 1 Groat (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#313112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with rosette at center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ BENEDICTV : AIA : MEA : DNO : 1484
Lettering (regular font): ✠ BENEDICTV : AIA : MEA : DNO : 1484
Unabridged legend: Benedictu anima mea domino
Translation: Bless my soul, Lord
Comment
The first groat type struck during Philip's minority imitated the style of his mother's (Mary).A similar type was issued in Brabant (see below). They can be differentiated by the last word of the obverse legend.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the Burgundian Netherlands. Philip the Handsome, who was the regent of the Netherlands at the time, was struggling to maintain control over the region, which was facing economic and political challenges. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, with intricate designs and inscriptions that reflect the cultural and artistic traditions of the time.
