County of Holland Griffon - Philip the Handsome, Regency, 1487 – 1488
Information
Country
County of Holland
County of Holland
Currency
Groot
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)
3.35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Griffon from County of Holland. Issued from 1487 to 1488. Struck in Billon (.480 silver). Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.35 g.
- Obverse
- Standing griffon facing left, holding a firesteel in one hand, a flint in the other. Crown begins legend. (Simple coin called griffon)
- Reverse
- Shield of Austria-Burgundy over long cross pattée that divides legend. (Love God more than money.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1487-1488) | — |
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