Duchy of Brabant Groat "Vierlander" - Charles the Bold, 1468 – 1474

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Brabant 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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