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Gulden "Saint Philip" - Philip the Handsome ND
| Gold | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1496-1499 |
| Value | Florin (Gulden) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#321198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with a small lion shield at its center. Shields of Burgundy-Holland -Burgundy-Austria in angles, legend begins with crown.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: Ph'S ✶DEI ✶ GRA'✶ ARChID'✶ AVST ✶ DVX ✶ B' ✶ C'✶ h'
Lettering (regular font): PH'S ✶DEI ✶ GRA'✶ ARCHID'✶ AVST ✶ DVX ✶ B' ✶ C'✶ H'
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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Gulden "Saint Philip" - Philip the Handsome ND (1496-1499) from Burgundian Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) made of Gold weighing 3.4 g is that it features an image of Philip the Handsome, who was the Duke of Burgundy and the father of Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor. The coin was minted during his reign, and it is believed that the image of Philip on the coin was meant to promote his image as a powerful and influential leader.
