Duchy of Brabant 2 Florins - Philip the Handsome, Regency, 1490
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Groot
(1183 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Florins
Year
1490
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Gold (.992)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.48
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Florins from Duchy of Brabant. Issued in 1490. Struck in Gold (.992). Measures 0 mm and weighs 5.48 g.
- Obverse
- Helmeted arms on floriated cross that divides legend. Mint mark (hand) at end of legend. (Philip, Archduke of AUstria, Burgundy and Brabant)
- Reverse
- Standing figure of Maximilian, crowned and holding orb and scepter, large imperial arms before him, all within polylobe. (Maximilian, King of the Romans, father (of Philip))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1490 | 595 |
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