Duchy of Brabant ¼ Groat - Philip the Handsome, 1506
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Groot
(1183 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Groschen
Year
1506
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Billon (.146 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.9
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Groschen from Duchy of Brabant. Issued in 1506. Struck in Billon (.146 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.9 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned coat of arms (Philip, archduke of Austria, by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Short cross pattée, lion or mintmark in its heart, quartered by two lions and two lilies (Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1506 | 50.7K | (fr) Maastricht | ||
| ND (1505-1506) | 143K | (fr) Anvers (marque d'atelier : main) | ||
| ND (1505-1506) | — | (fr) Anvers (sans marque d'atelier) |
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