2 Groats "Jangelaar" - Philip the Bold ND (1386-1391) front 2 Groats "Jangelaar" - Philip the Bold ND (1386-1391) back
2 Groats "Jangelaar" - Philip the Bold ND (1386-1391) photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

2 Groats "Jangelaar" - Philip the Bold ND

 
Billon (.412 silver) 4.12 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States)
Duke
Philip the Bold (1384-1404)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1386-1391
Value
2 Groschen (Groot)
Currency
Groot (864-1506)
Composition
Billon (.412 silver)
Weight
4.12 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#95763
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross pattée intersecting legends.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
✠ SIT ⋮ NOMEN ⋮ DOMINI ⋮ BENEDICTVM
MONETA · DE · FLANDRIA

Lettering (regular font):
✠ SIT ⋮ NOMEN ⋮ DOMINI ⋮ BENEDICTVM
MONETA · DE · FLANDRIA

Translation:
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Coinage of Flanders

Comment

Martiny identifies two subtypes:

Martiny 51-1, Ghent, with large lettering (1386-1387, main photos)

Martiny 51-2, Mechelen, with small letters (1391):