© Choucas
© Choucas
2 Groats "Vierlander" - Charles the Bold ND
| Billon (.479 silver) | 2.90 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles the Bold (1467-1477) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1468-1474 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.479 silver) |
| Weight | 2.90 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#149394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend, alternating lions and lilies in the angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ MONETA ⵓ NA ⵓ COMIT ⵓ FLAND'
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA ⵓ NA ⵓ COMIT ⵓ FLAND'
Unabridged legend: Moneta nova Comitis Flandriae
Translation: New coinage of the County of Flanders
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Groats "Vierlander" coin is that it was issued during the reign of Charles the Bold, who was known for his ambitious and sometimes controversial policies, including his attempts to centralize power and expand the Burgundian territories. Despite his efforts, the coinage of the Burgundian Netherlands during his reign was not standardized, resulting in a variety of different coin types and denominations, such as the 2 Groats "Vierlander," which was minted in the County of Flanders.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1468-1474) | 4899065 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Groats "Vierlander" - Charles the Bold ND (1468-1474) coin.
