© De Witte - Domaine public (1896)
© De Witte - Domaine public (1896)
Florin - Philip the Handsome, Regency
1489 year| Gold (.792) | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Philip III the Handsome (1482-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1489 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Guilder) (40) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.792) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#388891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial arms on long cross pattée that divides legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MAXIMILIAN + REX + ROMANO + PAT + 1489
Lettering (regular font): MAXIMILIAN + REX + ROMANO + PAT + 1489
Unabridged legend: Maximilianus Rex Romanorum Pater
Translation: Maximilian, King of the Romans and Father
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Florin - Philip the Handsome, Regency 1489 from Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) made of Gold (.792) weighing 3.4 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the regency of Philip the Handsome, who was the son of the Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian I. At the time, the Duchy of Brabant was part of the Habsburg Netherlands, and Philip was appointed as the regent to govern the region in his father's absence. Despite the political instability of the time, the coinage of the Duchy of Brabant remained consistent, with the Florin being one of the most widely used coins in the region. This coin is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people of the Duchy of Brabant during a period of great change and upheaval.
