© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groat - Philip the Handsome, Regency with Maximilian
1489 year| Billon (.400 silver) | 1.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1489 |
| 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#313314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short, voided floriate cross with rosette at center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MAXIMILIAN ⸰ ROMANV ⸰ PAT ⸰ 1489
Lettering (regular font): MAXIMILIAN ⸰ ROMANV ⸰ PAT ⸰ 1489
Unabridged legend: Maximilianus (Regis) Romanorum Pater
Translation: Maximilian (king) of the Romans and father
Comment
A similar type was issued by Brabant (see below). They can be differentiated by the end of the obverse legend, or the symbol in the center of the cross reverse (Brabant coins have a letter A)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Burgundian Netherlands. Philip the Handsome, who was the Duke of Burgundy and the ruler of the Netherlands, had recently died, and his son, Charles V, was still a minor. As a result, Maximilian, Philip's brother, acted as regent until Charles came of age. This coin was minted during this period of regency, and its production was likely overseen by Maximilian. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin still bears the standard design and weight of a groat, indicating that the minting process was still functioning normally.
