Duchy of Brabant Griffon - Philip the Handsome, Regency, 1487 – 1488
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Groot
(1183 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Griffon
Year
1487 – 1488
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Billon (.480 silver) (and 0.440)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.33
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Griffon from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1487 to 1488. Struck in Billon (.480 silver) (and 0.440). Measures 28 mm and weighs 3.33 g.
- Obverse
- Rampant griffon facing left, holding a firesteel in one hand and a flint in the other. Legend starts with crown
- Reverse
- Shield of Austria-Burgundy over a long cross pattee that intersects legend (Love God more than silver)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1487-1488) | 2.2M | (fr) Ateliers: Anvers, Malines |
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