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Penny / 3 Mites - Phillip the Handsome ND
| Billon | 0.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1505-1506 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Penning) (⅛) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#313578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee with rose in center, intersecting legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT NOMEN BNEDICTV
Lettering (regular font): SIT NOMEN BNEDICTV
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord
Comment
Though specified with a mass near 1 gram, most examples are in poor condition and weigh much lessInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Handsome, who was the first King of Castile to be born in the Low Countries. This coin, minted in 1505-1506, features an image of Philip on one side and the Burgundian coat of arms on the other. It was made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and weighs 0.5 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political systems of the Burgundian Netherlands during the early 16th century.
