County of Flanders 2 Groats "Vierlander" - Charles the Bold, 1468 – 1474
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 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)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.9
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Groschen from County of Flanders. Issued from 1468 to 1474. Struck in Billon (.479 silver). Measures 28 mm and weighs 2.9 g.
- Obverse
- Burgundian arms filling field. (Charles, by God's grace Duke of Burgundy Count of Flanders)
- Reverse
- Long cross pattée dividing legend, alternating lions and lilies in the angles. (New coinage of the County of Flanders)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1468-1474) | 4.9M | (fr) Bruges (lys) |
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