© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat "Vierlander" - Charles the Bold ND
| Billon (.359 silver) | 1.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles I the Bold (1467-1477) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1468-1474 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.359 silver) |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Voided cross pattee with small shield of Brabant in center, and fleur-de-lis and rampant lions alternating in the angles
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +MONETA : NOVA : DVC : BRABA
Lettering (regular font): +MONETA : NOVA : DVC : BRABA
Translation: New coinage of the Duchy of Brabant
Comment
The 1 gros is almost indistinguishable from the 2 gros except by the size/weight, and the slight difference in the sequence of the lettering reverse in relation to the arms of the crossInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat "Vierlander" - Charles the Bold ND (1468-1474) from Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) made of Billon (.359 silver) weighing 1.9 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. Charles the Bold, also known as Charles the Rash, was the Duke of Burgundy and Brabant, and he was known for his aggressive military campaigns and territorial expansion. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1468 to 1474, and it features an image of him on horseback, signifying his power and influence in the region. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship of the medieval period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1468-1474) | 703955 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Groat "Vierlander" - Charles the Bold ND (1468-1474) coin.
