© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat "with M" - Phillip the Handsome, Regency ND
| Silver | 1.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1485 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#309269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short, floriate cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ BENEDIC ✿ AIA ✿ MEA ✿ DOMIN
Lettering (regular font): ✠ BENEDIC ✿ AIA ✿ MEA ✿ DOMIN
Unabridged legend: Benedictum Anima Mea Domini
Translation: My soul praises the Lord
Comment
Philip inherited the thrones of Burgundy and the Burgundian Netherlands in 1482 at the age of 4, when his mother, Marie died in a riding accident. His father, Maximilian, Archduke of Austria and later Holy Roman Emperor, served as regent until his majority in 1494.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique "M" mintmark, which stands for "MCCCCLXXXIII" (1383), indicating the year in which the coin was minted. This mintmark is not commonly found on coins from this region and time period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
