2 Groats "Vierlander" - Philip the Good ND (1434-1467) front 2 Groats "Vierlander" - Philip the Good ND (1434-1467) back
2 Groats "Vierlander" - Philip the Good ND (1434-1467) photo
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2 Groats "Vierlander" - Philip the Good ND

 
Billon (.479 silver) 3.40 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States)
Duke
Philip the Good (1419-1467)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1434-1467
Value
2 Groschen (Groot)
Currency
Groot (864-1506)
Composition
Billon (.479 silver)
Weight
3.40 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#95639
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Pattee cross cutting the legend, lily in center, alternating lilies and lions in the angles.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ MONETA ⵓ NOVA ⵓ COMITIS ⵓ FLAND'

Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA ⵓ NOVA ⵓ COMITIS ⵓ FLAND'

Translation: New coin of the County of Flanders

Comment

Gros 'Vierlander' (four countries, Brabant, Flanders, Hainaut and Holland). Introduced by the decree of January 23, 1434.
Initially the weight was specified at 3.40 g., but decreased to 2.97 g since 1466

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Good, who was the Duke of Burgundy and a powerful figure in the region. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to centralize power, which had a significant impact on the history of the region. This coin, which features an image of Philip the Good on one side and the Burgundian coat of arms on the other, is a tangible reminder of his rule and the influence he had on the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1434-1440)  23516596 - - - - - -
ND (1454-1456)  209493 - - - - - -
ND (1466-1467)  430238 - - - - - -

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