Duchy of Brabant Silver Fleece - Philip the Handsome, 1502
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Groot
(1183 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Silver Fleece
Year
1502
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Silver (.878)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.3
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Silver Fleece from Duchy of Brabant. Issued in 1502. Struck in Silver (.878). Measures 30 mm and weighs 3.3 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield with arms of Austria-Burgundy on top of a floriate cross (Philip, by the grace of God, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant)
- Reverse
- Sheep of the Order of the Golden Fleece facing right, suspended below two briquets. (Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Year 1502)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1502 | 241.4K | Antwerp mint |
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