County of Flanders Griffon - Philip the Handsome, Regency, 1487 – 1488
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Griffon
Year
1487 – 1488
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Billon (.480 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Griffon from County of Flanders. Issued from 1487 to 1488. Struck in Billon (.480 silver). Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.3 g.
- Obverse
- Rampant lion facing left, a flint in its left (lower) hand and a fire steel in its right. Legend begins with crown, and punctuated by two stacked trefoils. (Coin named simple griffon)
- Reverse
- Shield of Austria-Burgundy atop a long, footed cross which intersects legend. (Love God more than money)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1487-1488) | — |
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