County of Flanders ¼ Groat - Charles V, 1521 – 1526
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Groot
Year
1521 – 1526
Ruler
Charles V (Karl V)
(1535–1540)
Composition
Billon (.142 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.77
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Groot from County of Flanders. Issued from 1521 to 1526. Struck in Billon (.142 silver). Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.77 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy (Charles, Emperor of the Romans)
- Reverse
- Short cross with forked tips, mint mark (fleur-de-lis) in center, and crowns and fleur-de-lis alternating in the angles. (Give me strength against my enemies)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1521-1526) lis | 3.5M | (fr) Atelier: Brugge |
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