© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Groats "Braspenning" - Philip the Good ND
| Silver | 4.4 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Namur, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Good (1421-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1421-1429 |
| Value | 2 Groats |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattee, with alternating lilies and lions in the angles
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: mOnETA ⋮ NOVA ⋮ COMITIS ⋮ FLANDRIE
Lettering (regular font): MONETA ⋮ NOVA ⋮ COMITIS ⋮ FLANDRIE
Translation: New coinage of the County of Flanders
Comment
The Namur 2 groot is differentiated from that of Flanders (reference below) by the dots under the P and D obverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Groats "Braspenning" coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Burgundian Netherlands, specifically in the County of Namur, which is now a part of Belgium. This coin was made of silver and weighed 4.4 grams, making it a valuable and durable form of currency for everyday transactions.
