Duchy of Brabant ¼ Groot - Charles V, 1521 – 1556
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Groot
Year
1521 – 1556
Ruler
Charles V (Karl V)
(1535–1540)
Composition
Billon (.142 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.78
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Groot from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1521 to 1556. Struck in Billon (.142 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.78 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned quartered arms within beaded inner circle
- Reverse
- Short cross pattée with lion at center and alternating crowns and fleur-de-lis in the angles, within beaded inner circle
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1521-1528) etoile | 56.1K | Mint: Maastricht | ||
| ND (1521-1556) main | 2.7M | Mint: Antwerp |
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