2 Groats "Botdrager" - Philip the Bold ND
| Billon (.386 silver) | 3.7 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Bold (1384-1404) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1389-1404 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.386 silver) |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée divides Burgundian arms and legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SIT ⋮ NOME ⋮ DOMINI ⋮ BENEDICTVM
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SIT ⋮ NOME ⋮ DOMINI ⋮ BENEDICTVM
Translation: Blessed is the name of the Lord
Edge
Plain
Comment
Known as "dubbele groot botdrager" (Dutch) or "double gros à la mante."Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a "botdrager," which is a Flemish term for a boatman or sailor, on the reverse side. This design was used during the reign of Philip the Bold, who was the Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders, and it symbolizes the importance of maritime trade and navigation in the region during that time.
