County of Holland Silver Fleece - Philip the Handsome, 1499
Information
Country
County of Holland
County of Holland
Currency
Groot
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Silver Fleece
Year
1499
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Silver (.879)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.45
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Silver Fleece from County of Holland. Issued in 1499. Struck in Silver (.879). Measures 29 mm and weighs 3.45 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield of Austria-Burgundy over a floriate cross (Philip, by God's grace, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Holland)
- Reverse
- Jewel of the order of the golden fleece suspended below two firesteels (vuurijzers or briquets). Legend ends with date and mint mark. (Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1499 | — |
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