Duchy of Guelders Silver Real - Philip the Handsome, Regency, 1487
Information
Country
Duchy of Guelders
Duchy of Guelders
Currency
Groot
(1046 – 1506)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Real
Year
1487
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Real from Duchy of Guelders. Issued in 1487. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 0 mm and weighs 7 g.
- Obverse
- Mid-length figure of Maximilian (regent for Philip) turned partially toward right profile, wearing armor with eagle on chest and closed crown, holding raised sword in right hand and imperial orb in left (May the Creator of All Protect His Humble Servant)
- Reverse
- Large M monogram with embedded letters of PhS and MAX. Above and below, a firesteel (briquet) as part of legend, flint and sparks (May he grant thee virtue on Earth and glory in Heaven)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1487 | — |
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