County of Flanders 1 Groat - Philip the Handsome, 1493 – 1496
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groschen
Year
1493 – 1496
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Billon (.279 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.71
Diameter (mm)
24.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groschen from County of Flanders. Issued from 1493 to 1496. Struck in Billon (.279 silver). Measures 24.5 mm and weighs 1.71 g.
- Obverse
- Arms of Austria-Burgundy filling field. Legend begins with lion, and punctuated by trefoils. (Philip, Archduke of Austria Burgundy, Count of Flanders)
- Reverse
- Long cross pattée dividing legend, with fleur-de-lis at center; in angles, two rings, one lion and one fleur-de-lis. (My soul praises the Lord)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1493-1496) | — |
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