Duchy of Brabant 1 Grossus - Philip the Handsome, 1487 – 1488

with M

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Brabant Duchy of Brabant
Currency Groot (1183 – 1506)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Groschen
Year 1487 – 1488
Ruler Philip the Handsome (1482–1506)
Composition Billon (Ag .222 or .167)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.81
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groschen from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1487 to 1488. Struck in Billon (Ag .222 or .167). Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.81 g.

Obverse
Crowned M monogram. (Grossus of the King of the Romans and Philip, Archduke of Burgundy and Brabant)
Reverse
Shield over floriate cross. (Love god more than money)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1487-1488)  474.1K (fr) Ateliers: Anvers, Malines

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