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Florin "Saint Philip" - Philip the Handsome
1499 year| Gold (.663) | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Namur, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1499 |
| Value | 1 Guilder = 50 Groats |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.663) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#311669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short floriate triple cross with briquet (fire starter) at center, and alternating briquets and crown in the angles
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: Ph'S ⵓ DEI ⵓ GRA ⵓ ARCHIDV ⵓ AVST ⵓ DVX ⵓ BVR ⵓ CO ⵓ NA
Lettering (regular font): PH'S ⵓ DEI ⵓ GRA ⵓ ARCHIDV ⵓ AVST ⵓ DVX ⵓ BVR ⵓ CO ⵓ NA
Translation: Philip, by God's grace Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Naumr
Comment
Design of this coin is very similar to the same type issued in Brabant (ref. below) and Holland. Legend on the side with Saint Philip can be used to tell them apart.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Florin "Saint Philip" coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts Philip the Handsome, while the reverse side features an image of Saint Philip, along with various symbols such as a cross, a crescent moon, and a star. This blending of religious and celestial symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Burgundian Netherlands during the time period.
