© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Groats "Leliaert" - Philip the Bold ND
| Billon (.479 silver) | 3.97 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Bold (1384-1404) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1387-1389 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.479 silver) |
| Weight | 3.97 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée surrounded by double legend. Exterior legend punctuated by quatrefoils, interior legend by celery leaves.
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
A variant with reverse legend MONETA FLADRIE is also known (Martiny 59):