County of Flanders 1 Groat - Charles V, 1506 – 1518
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groot = ½ Stuiver
Year
1506 – 1518
Ruler
Charles V (Karl V)
(1535–1540)
Composition
Billon (.259 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.8
Diameter (mm)
24.9
Thickness (mm)
0.35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groot = ½ Stuiver from County of Flanders. Issued from 1506 to 1518. Struck in Billon (.259 silver). Measures 24.9 mm and weighs 1.8 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy filling field. (Silver coinage of the Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders)
- Reverse
- Cross dividing legend, mintmark (lily) in the center, and two lions and two fleur-de-lis in the angles. (Blessed be the name of the Lord)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1506-1518) | — |
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