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Silver Fleece - Philip the Handsome Antwerp
| Silver (.878) | 3.40 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip III the Handsome (1494-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1496-1499 |
| Value | 1 Silver Fleece (6) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver (.878) |
| Weight | 3.40 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Jewel of the Order of the Golden Fleece suspended below two firesteels.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: INICIVM SAPIENCIE TIMOR DOMINI ANNO 1498
Lettering (regular font): INICIVM SAPIENCIE TIMOR DOMINI ANNO 1498
Translation: Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Comment
Known as toison d'argent (French), zilveren vlies (Dutch)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Silver Fleece coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Handsome, who was the Duke of Brabant and later became King of Castile. The coin's design features a fleece, which was a symbol of the Golden Fleece, a prestigious order of chivalry that Philip the Handsome established in 1491. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists.
