County of Flanders 2 Groats "Braspenning" - John the Fearless, 1409 – 1416
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Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Groschen
Year
1409 – 1416
Ruler
John the Fearless
(1404–1419)
Composition
Billon (.400 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.8
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Groschen from County of Flanders. Issued from 1409 to 1416. Struck in Billon (.400 silver). Measures 32 mm and weighs 4.8 g.
- Obverse
- Shields of Burgundy and Flanders below an ornate helmet. Letter Λ in FLΛNDRIE has no crossbar. (John, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
- Reverse
- Cross pattee with alternating fleur-de-lis and lions in the angles. The letters Λ in the legend do not have crossbar. (New coinage of the County of Flanders)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1409-1416) Gand | — |
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