County of Namur ½ Florin "Saint Philip" - Philip the Handsome, 1500 – 1504
Information
Country
County of Namur
Currency
Groot
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Florin "Saint Philip" - Philip the Handsome
Year
1500 – 1504
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Gold (.663)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.62
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Florin "Saint Philip" - Philip the Handsome from County of Namur. Issued from 1500 to 1504. Struck in Gold (.663). Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.62 g.
- Obverse
- Mid-length figure of St. Philip, nimbate, holding a cross in his right hand and open gospels in his left, below him a shield of Austria-Burgundy which intersects legend. (Saint Philip, intercede for us)
- Reverse
- Short floriate triple cross with briquet (fire starter) at center, and alternating briquets and crown in the angles. (Philip, by God's grace Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Naumr)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1500-1504) | — |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.