© De Witte - Domaine public (1896)
© De Witte - Domaine public (1896)
Florin - Philip the Handsome, Regency
1492 year| Gold (.771) | 3.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Philip III the Handsome (1482-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1492 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Guilder) (40) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.771) |
| Weight | 3.26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Christ seated on gothic throne.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: Z * PhI * ARCI DVC * AV * B'G * B'
Lettering (regular font): Z * PHI * ARCI DVC * AV * B'G * B'
Unabridged legend: et Philippus Archidux Austriae Burgundiae Brabantiae
Translation: ... and Philip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy and Brabant
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Duchy of Brabant was part of the Habsburg Netherlands, which was a collection of territories in the Low Countries that were under Habsburg rule. In 1492, the year this coin was minted, the region was facing political and economic instability, and the coin may have been minted as a way to help finance the government's efforts to address these issues. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship of the mint workers who created it.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1492 | 1070 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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