County of Flanders 2 Groats "Botdrager" - Philip the Bold, 1389 – 1404
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Groschen
Year
1389 – 1404
Ruler
Philip the Bold
(1384–1404)
Composition
Billon (.386 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.7
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Groschen from County of Flanders. Issued from 1389 to 1404. Struck in Billon (.386 silver). Measures 31 mm and weighs 3.7 g.
- Obverse
- Seated lion left, with cape on back bearing Burgundian arms. (Philips for grace of god duke of Burgundy and count of Flanders)
- Reverse
- Long cross pattée divides Burgundian arms and legend. (Blessed is the name of the Lord)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1389-1404) | — | (fr) Atelier: Gand, Bruges ou Malines |
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