Duchy of Brabant Groat "Vierlander" - Charles the Bold, 1468 – 1474
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Groot
(1183 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groschen
Year
1468 – 1474
Ruler
Charles the Bold
(1467–1477)
Composition
Billon (.359 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groschen from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1468 to 1474. Struck in Billon (.359 silver). Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.9 g.
- Obverse
- Quartered arms of Burgundy, with rampant lion in small central shield (Charles, by God's grace Duke of Burgundy, Brabant and Limbourg)
- Reverse
- Voided cross pattee with small shield of Brabant in center, and fleur-de-lis and rampant lions alternating in the angles (New coinage of the Duchy of Brabant)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1468-1474) | 704K |
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