County of Namur ½ Florin "Saint Philip" - Philip the Handsome, 1500 – 1504

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country County of Namur 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) 

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