Duchy of Brabant 2 Groats "Vierlander" - Charles the Bold, 1468 – 1474
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Groot
(1183 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Groschen
Year
1468 – 1474
Ruler
Charles the Bold
(1467–1477)
Composition
Billon (.479 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.91
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Groschen from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1468 to 1474. Struck in Billon (.479 silver). Measures 28 mm and weighs 2.91 g.
- Obverse
- Quartered arms of Burgundy, with rampant lion in small central shield (Charles, by the grace of God Duke of Burgundy, Brabant and Limbourg)
- Reverse
- Voided cross pattee with small shield of Brabant in center, lis and rampant lions alternating in the angles (New coinage of the Duchy of Brabant)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1468-1474) | 3M | (fr) Atelier: Louvain |
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