Duchy of Brabant ½ Florin - Philip the Handsome, Regency, 1489
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Groot
(1183 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Florin
Year
1489
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Gold (.792)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Florin from Duchy of Brabant. Issued in 1489. Struck in Gold (.792). Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.7 g.
- Obverse
- Saint Andrew standing facing with large cross and arms before. (Philip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy, Brabant)
- Reverse
- Crowned imperial arms divides date. (Maximilian, King of the Romans and Father)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1489 | — |
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