County of Flanders ½ Groat - Philip the Handsome, 1493
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groschen
Year
1493
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.85
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groschen from County of Flanders. Issued in 1493. Struck in Billon. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.85 g.
- Obverse
- Arms of Austria-Burgundy filling field. Legend begins with lion, and punctuated by trefoils. (Philip, Archduke of Austria Burgundy, Count of Flanders)
- Reverse
- Long cross pattée dividing legend, with fleur-de-lis at center; in angles, alternating lions and fleur-de-lis. Legend punctuated by trefoils. (New coinage of the County of Flanders)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1493) | — |
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