© De Witte - Domaine public (1896)
© De Witte - Domaine public (1896)
Florin - Philip the Handsome, Regency
| Gold (.792) | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Philip III the Handsome (1482-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1482-1483 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Guilder) (40) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.792) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#387728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms over large cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOn AR DV AVS TR BRA BAnCIE
Lettering (regular font): MON AR DV AVS TR BRA BANCIE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Florin - Philip the Handsome, Regency 1482-1483 from Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) made of Gold (.792) weighing 3.4 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the regency of Philip the Handsome, who was the son of the Duke of Burgundy and the future King of Castile. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his regency, which aimed to promote trade and commerce in the region. The use of gold in the coin's minting was a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Duchy of Brabant, and it remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
