© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groat - Philip the Handsome, Regency with M
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.87 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Philip III the Handsome (1482-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1484 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.87 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriate cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ BENEDIC ⸰ AIA ⸰ MEA ⸰ DNO ⸰ Aᐤ 1484
Lettering (regular font): ✠ BENEDIC ⸰ AIA ⸰ MEA ⸰ DNO ⸰ Aᐤ 1484
Unabridged legend: Benedictum Anima Mea Domino Anno 1489
Translation: My sould praises the Lord, Year 1489
Comment
Mintage: 2.645.837 coins. A de Witte #544Interesting 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 Maximilian I and Mary of Burgundy. He ruled the Duchy of Brabant, which is now a part of Belgium, from 1483 to 1484. The coin is made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, and it weighs 1.87 grams.
