© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat - Antoine of Burgundy ND
| Billon (.346 silver) | 2.25 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Anthony (1406-1415) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1410-1412 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.346 silver) |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee, intersecting legends, over a quartered shield of Burgundy.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOnETA DVC. BRA BAnTIE ET:LIMB
Lettering (regular font): MONETA DVC. BRA BANTIE ET:LIMB
Translation: Coinage of the Duchy of Brabant and Limburg
Comment
According to de WItte, the composition was specified at 4 deniers, 8 grains or 0.346 fine.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat - Antoine of Burgundy ND (1410-1412) from Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) made of Billon (.346 silver) weighing 2.25 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Antoine of Burgundy, who was the Duke of Brabant and Lothier from 1406 until his death in 1415. During his reign, the Duchy of Brabant was facing economic challenges due to the decline of the wool industry, which had been a major source of revenue for the region. Additionally, the region was also facing political instability due to the ongoing conflict between the Burgundian dynasty and the Armagnac dynasty. Despite these challenges, the minting of this coin suggests that the Duchy of Brabant was still capable of producing high-quality currency during this time period.
