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Guilder - Philip the Handsome ND
| Gold (.792) | 3.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1492-1496 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Guilder) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.792) |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#399777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms on cross dividing legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: PhS ⋆ AR CI ⋆ ID ⋆ AVST ⋆ BVRG CO ⋆ FLA
Lettering (regular font): PHS ⋆ AR CI ⋆ ID ⋆ AVST ⋆ BVRG CO ⋆ FLA
Unabridged legend: Philippus Archidux Austriae Burgundiae Comes Flandriae
Translation: Philip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy, Count of Flanders
Comment
Almost certainly the only known example of this coin. Unlisted in Delmonte, and noted in Gelder and Hoc as having been struck, but no known examples.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Handsome, who was the first Habsburg king of Castile and Aragon, and later became the first king of Spain. The coin's design features Philip's portrait, indicating that it was minted during his reign. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, providing a glimpse into the economic and political systems of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1492-1496) | 7862 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Guilder - Philip the Handsome ND (1492-1496) coin.
