© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Gros - Philip II the Handsome
| Silver | 1.45 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip II the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1502-1503 |
| Value | 1 Gros (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Florin (1353-1713) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#81612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Luxemburgish shield with a rampant lion to the left on a field burel laid on a small cross with indented ends. Between the extremities are four triangular ornaments, contiguous to the inner girdle. Legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ⦂MONETA⦂ LVXEMBVRGIS⦂ ANNO⦂ 150Z⦂
Lettering (regular font): ⦂MONETA⦂ LVXEMBVRGIS⦂ ANNO⦂ 150Z⦂
Translation: Currency of the Duchy of Luxembourg, mint year
Edge
Plain
Comment
Very rare piece, part of the first pieces dated from Luxembourg. The corners were engraved in Brussels and the Luxembourg City mint took care of the striking. 32 of these gros were worth a gold florin (BV, p. 338 - 344).Large weight differences, the lightest item listed weighed 1.11 g. and the heaviest 1.77 g.
Average weight of 17 pieces: 1.45 g. (Weiller, p. 117)
Variants of the legend and punctuation:
- Obverse:
b. (crown) PhS'⦂ ARChIDVCIS⦂ AVSTRIE⦂ DVX⦂ LV' (piece of this sheet)
c. (crown) PhS'⦂ ARChIDVCIS⦂ AVSTRIE⦂ DVX⦂ LVXE'
d. (crown) PhS'⦂ ARChIDVCIS⦂ AVSTRIE⦂ DVX⦂ LX'
- Reverse:
b. (crown) ⦂MONETA⦂ LVXEMBVRGIS⦂ ANNO⦂ 150Z
c. (crown) ⦂MONETA⦂ LVXEMBVRGIS⦂ ANNO⦂ 150ʒ⦂
d. (crown) ⦂MONETA⦂ LVXEMBVRGIS⦂ ANO⦂ 150Z⦂
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Gros - Philip II the Handsome 1502-1503 from Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Silver weighing 1.45 g is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing an image of Philip II, also known as Philip the Handsome, who was the Duke of Luxembourg from 1482 until his death in 1506. The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of Luxembourg, surrounded by the inscription "DVCHÉ DE LUXEMBOURG" (Duchy of Luxembourg). This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted during its production run.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1502 | 34945 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1503 | 46036 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Gros - Philip II the Handsome 1502-1503 coin.
