County of Flanders 2 Groats "Vierlander" - Philip the Good, 1434 – 1467
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Groschen
Year
1434 – 1467
Ruler
Philip the Good
(1419–1467)
Composition
Billon (.479 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.4
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Groschen from County of Flanders. Issued from 1434 to 1467. Struck in Billon (.479 silver). Measures 29 mm and weighs 3.4 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Burgundy in open field. (Philip, by the grace of God, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders.)
- Reverse
- Pattee cross cutting the legend, lily in center, alternating lilies and lions in the angles. (New coin of the County of Flanders)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1466-1467) | 430.2K | Ghent; Weight: 2.97 g | 6% | |
| ND (1454-1456) | 209.5K | Bruges; Weight: 3.4 g | 22% | |
| ND (1434-1440) | 23.5M | Ghent; Weight: 3.4 g | 72% |
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