2 Groats "Vierlander" - Charles the Bold ND (1468-1474) front 2 Groats "Vierlander" - Charles the Bold ND (1468-1474) back
2 Groats "Vierlander" - Charles the Bold ND (1468-1474) photo

2 Groats "Vierlander" - Charles the Bold ND

 
Billon (.479 silver) 2.91 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States)
Duke
Charles I the Bold (1467-1477)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1468-1474
Value
2 Groschen (Groot)
Currency
Groot (1183-1506)
Composition
Billon (.479 silver)
Weight
2.91 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#142867
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Voided cross pattee with small shield of Brabant in center, lis and rampant lions alternating in the angles

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + MONETA : NOVA DVC : BRABANT

Lettering (regular font): + MONETA : NOVA DVC : BRABANT

Translation: New coinage of the Duchy of Brabant

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Groats "Vierlander" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles the Bold, who was known for his ambitious and aggressive military campaigns, and the coin's design reflects his military prowess, featuring an armored knight on horseback, holding a shield and a lance, symbolizing the power and strength of the Duchy of Brabant.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1468-1474)  3028709 - - - - - -

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