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Silver Fleece - Philip the Handsome
1502 year| Silver (.878) | 3.3 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip III the Handsome (1494-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1502 |
| Value | 1 Silver Fleece (6) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver (.878) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#173591 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sheep of the Order of the Golden Fleece facing right, suspended below two briquets.
Script: Latin
Lettering: InICIVm ✶ SAPIEnCIE ✶ TImOR ✶ DnI ✶ AnO ✶ 1502
Translation: Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Year 1502
Comment
Known as toison d'argent (French) and zilveren vlies (Dutch)Witte#605 was issued 1496-1502 and has the sheep facing left. Witte #606 has the sheep facing right and was only issued in 1502.
Variations in the legend exist.
Interesting fact
The Silver Fleece - Philip the Handsome 1502 coin features an image of Philip the Handsome, who was the Duke of Brabant and Limburg from 1490 to 1506. 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 strong and powerful leader. It's also worth noting that the coin is made of silver (.878) and weighs 3.3 grams, which was a significant amount of silver at the time it was minted. The coin's design and materials were carefully chosen to reflect the wealth and power of the Duchy of Brabant, and it remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1502 | 241416 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Silver Fleece - Philip the Handsome 1502 coin.
