County of Hainaut 2 Groats "Vierlander" - Philip the Good, 1433
lion reverse
Information
Country
County of Hainaut
County of Hainaut
Currency
Gros
(1071 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Groats "Vierlander" - Philip the Good
Year
1433
Ruler
Philip the Good
(1419–1467)
Composition
Billon (.479 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.4
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Groats "Vierlander" - Philip the Good from County of Hainaut. Issued in 1433. Struck in Billon (.479 silver). Measures 29 mm and weighs 3.4 g.
- Obverse
- Arms of Burgundy filling field. (Philip, by God's grace Duke of Burgundy, Count of Hainaut)
- Reverse
- Long cross pattée dividing legend, lion in a quadrilobe at center, and alternating lions and fleur-de-lis in the angles. (New coinage made in Valenciennes)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1433) | — |
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