Florin "Saint Philip"- Philip the Handsome (1st type) ND (1496-1500) front Florin "Saint Philip"- Philip the Handsome (1st type) ND (1496-1500) back
Florin "Saint Philip"- Philip the Handsome (1st type) ND (1496-1500) photo
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Florin "Saint Philip"- Philip the Handsome 1st type ND

 
Gold (.667) 3.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States)
Duke
Philip III the Handsome (1494-1506)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1496-1500
Value
1 Florin (Guilder) (40)
Currency
Groot (1183-1506)
Composition
Gold (.667)
Weight
3.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#309632
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Floriate doubple cross with a small lion shield of Brabant at its center. Shields of Burgundy-Brabant-Burgundy-Austria in the angles. Legend begins with crown.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: Ph'S*DEI*GRA*ARChID*AVSTE*DVX*BG*B

Lettering (regular font): PH'S*DEI*GRA*ARCHID*AVSTE*DVX*BG*B

Translation: Philip, by God's grace Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant

Comment

Also known as the florin d'or St. Philip or the Philippusgoudgulden.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Philip the Handsome, who was the Duke of Brabant and later became King Philip I of Castile, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features the coat of arms of Brabant. This coin was minted during his reign as Duke of Brabant, which lasted from 1496 to 1500.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1496-1500)  42756 - - - - - -

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