© CGB
© CGB
2 Groats "Botdrager" - Louis II ND
| Silver | 4.12 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis II of Male (1346-1384) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1365-1383 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.12 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Flowered cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
lég. int. : + MONETA DE FLANDRIA
lég. ext. : + BENEDICTVS: QVI: VENIT: IN: NOmINE: DOmINE.
Lettering (regular font):
LéG. INT. : + MONETA DE FLANDRIA
LéG. EXT. : + BENEDICTVS: QVI: VENIT: IN: NOMINE: DOMINE.
Translation:
Coin of Flanders
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Comment
Another name for this coin type is the Botdrager.Elsen differentiates 5 subtypes corresponding to 5 emissions known from mint records, as follows, based on the punctuation of the legends, and the shape of the letter Є:
1st emission, 1365-1367, Ghent mint. Gaillard 223. On the reverse, the interior legend is divided by parsley leaves.
