Gulden "Philippusgoudgulden" - Philip the Handsome ND (1499-1506) front Gulden "Philippusgoudgulden" - Philip the Handsome ND (1499-1506) back
Gulden "Philippusgoudgulden" - Philip the Handsome ND (1499-1506) photo
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Gulden "Philippusgoudgulden" - Philip the Handsome ND

 
Gold 3.29 g -
Description
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
Weight
3.29 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#303498
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Short, floriate cross with a rosette in the center, and alternating fleur-de-lis and crowns in the angles. Legend begins with mint mark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ❀ Phs ⚜ DEI ⚜ GRA ⚜ ARCID ⚜ AVS ⚜ DVX ⚜ BG ⚜ CO ⚜ hO

Unabridged legend: Philippus Dei Gratia Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Hollandiae

Translation: Philip, by God's grace Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Holland

Comment

A similar type was minted in Brabant (see reference below). They can be differentiated by the ending of the reverse legend, or by the symbol at the center of the cross (rosette for Holland, lion for Brabant).

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, among other titles. This coin was used in the Burgundian Netherlands, which was a region that included parts of modern-day Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The coin was made of gold and weighed 3.29 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1499-1506)  - - - - - -

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