County of Flanders Guilder "Saint John Guilder" - Philip the Handsome, 1488
Ghent Revolt; ARC AVST
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Florin
Year
1488
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Florin from County of Flanders. Issued in 1488. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.23 g.
- Obverse
- Full-length figure of John the Baptist, nimbate and holding lamb. Arms of Ghent below.
- Reverse
- Shield of Austria-Burgundy over long cross pattée. Letters G A N D in the quarters, between shield and inner circle. (Philip, by God's grace Archduke of Austria and Burgundy, Count of Flanders)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1488) | — |
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