© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Grossus "Groat with M" - Philip the Handsome, Regency ND
| Billon | 17 g |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1487-1488 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#316878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of Austria-Burgundy over a short floriate cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ DEVM ⸰ PLVS ⸰ AMA ⸰ QVAN ⸰ ARGENTVM
Translation: Love God more than money
Comment
This coin is also called griffioen, according to van der Chijs.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grossus "Groat with M" coin is that it features a unique mintmark, a small "M" lettermark, which stands for the city of Mechelen where the coin was minted. This mintmark was used specifically during the regency of Philip the Handsome, making it a distinctive feature of coins from this period.
