County of Flanders 2 Groats "Braspenning" - John the Fearless, 1417 – 1418

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country County of Flanders County of Flanders
Currency Groot (864 – 1506)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Groschen
Year 1417 – 1418
Ruler John the Fearless (1404–1419)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.7
Diameter (mm) 32
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Groschen from County of Flanders. Issued from 1417 to 1418. Struck in Silver. Measures 32 mm and weighs 4.7 g.

Obverse
Shields of Burgundy and Flanders below an ornate helmet. The letter A in FLANDRIE has a crossbar. (John, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse
Long cross pattee with alternating fleur-de-lis and lions in the angles. Letters A in legend have crossbar. (Coinage of the County of Flanders)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1417-1418) 

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