© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Guilder - Philip the Handsome 2d Type ND
| Gold | 3.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1496-1499 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Guilder) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#343917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy on a decorated cross dividing legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: PHS ⋆ ARC ⋆ AVS ⋆ DV ⋆ BG ⋆ C ⋆ F
Lettering (regular font): PHS ⋆ ARC ⋆ AVS ⋆ DV ⋆ BG ⋆ C ⋆ F
Unabridged legend: Philippus archidux Austriae dux Burgundiae comes Flandriae
Translation: Philip, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the County of Flanders, which is a nod to the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
