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Gulden "Philippusgoudgulden" - Philip the Handsome Long cross ND
| Gold (.663) | 3.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1499-1506 |
| Value | Florin (Gulden) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.663) |
| Weight | 3.26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#414116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short, floriate cross with a rosette in the center, and alternating fleur-de-lis and crowns in the angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: Ph'S DEI GRA ARCID AVS BG CO hOLL'
Lettering (regular font): PH'S DEI GRA ARCID AVS BG CO HOLL'
Translation: Philip, by God'a grace Archduke of Burgundy, Count of Holland.
Comment
This subtype is distinguished from the other (see link) by the long cross, and slightly different obverse legend.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Philippusgoudgulden coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Handsome, who was the Duke of Burgundy and the Count of Holland, and it features an image of him on the obverse side.
