© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Griffons - Philip the Handsome, Regency ND
| Silver (.893) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1487-1488 |
| Value | 2 Griffons (8) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver (.893) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of Austria-Burgundy over a short floriate cross. Legend starts with crown or cross, and punctuated by trefoils.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SALVVM ⁕ FAC ⁕ DOMInE ⁕ POPVLVm ⁕ TVVm
Lettering (regular font): SALVVM ⁕ FAC ⁕ DOMINE ⁕ POPVLVM ⁕ TVVM
Comment
Legend variants exist.A similar type was issued in Brabant and Holland. The punctuation with trefoils can be used to identify the Flanders coin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, with two griffins on the obverse (front) side, which were a symbol of protection and strength in medieval times.
