County of Holland ½ Groat - Philip the Handsome, Regency, 1489 – 1490

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country County of Holland County of Holland
Currency Groot
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Groat
Year 1489 – 1490
Ruler Philip the Handsome (1482–1506)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.9
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Groat from County of Holland. Issued from 1489 to 1490. Struck in Billon. Measures 19 mm and weighs 0.9 g.

Obverse
Arms of Austria-Burgundy filling field. (Phillip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy, Count of Holland)
Reverse
Short floriate cross with rosette in diamond at center. (Maximilian, King of the Romans, Father)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1489-1490) 

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