© 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" - Philip the Bold ND
| Silver | 4.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Valkenburg (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Bold (1384-1404) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1396-1403 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#309064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee intersecting legend, atop Burgundian shield
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SIT ⋮ nOme : DOMInI : BeneDICTVM
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SIT ⋮ NOME : DOMINI : BENEDICTVM
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord
Comment
The dubbele groot issued for Valkenburg is differentiated from that of Flanders (reference below) by the knot in the lion's tail.
Interesting fact
The 2 Groats "Botdrager" coin from the Lordship of Valkenburg (Dutch States) is interesting because it features a unique design element - a small knight's head on the reverse side, which is believed to represent Philip the Bold, the Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders, who ruled the region during the time the coin was minted.