County of Holland ½ Stiver - Philip the Handsome, Regency, 1485
Information
Country
County of Holland
County of Holland
Currency
Groot
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1485
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Billon (.320 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from County of Holland. Issued in 1485. Struck in Billon (.320 silver). Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.8 g.
- Obverse
- Eight-fold arms of Austria-Burgundy fills field. (Coinage of the Archduke of Austria and Burgundy, and Count of Holland)
- Reverse
- Long cross patte intersecting legend, with cross in center, and alternating fleur-de-lis and lions in the angles. (Bless my soul, Lord)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1485) | — |
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