© 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 Groats "Botdrager" - Antoine of Burgundy ND
1409 year| Billon (.416 silver) | 4.09 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Anthony (1406-1415) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1409 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.416 silver) |
| Weight | 4.09 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee, intersecting legends, over a quartered shield of Burgundy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA DVX BRABANTIE ET LIMB
Translation: Coinage of Brabant and Limburg
Comment
According to de Witte, the coin was specified in an ordinance of January 24, 1409 at 5 deniers and 5 grains “argent-le-roi” or 0.416 silver. The coin was produced at Vilvoorde between April 28 and December 24, 1409
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Groats "Botdrager" coin is that it features an image of Antoine of Burgundy, who was also known as Antoine de Bourgogne, and was a member of the House of Valois-Burgundy. He played an important role in the history of the region, serving as the Duke of Brabant and Limburg from 1406 until his death in 1415. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains silver, also make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1409) | 1226416 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Groats "Botdrager" - Antoine of Burgundy ND (1409) coin.
