County of Flanders Gold Fleece - Philip the Handsome, 1496 – 1499
early type
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Fleece - Philip the Handsome
Year
1496 – 1499
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Gold (.992)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.47
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Fleece - Philip the Handsome from County of Flanders. Issued from 1496 to 1499. Struck in Gold (.992). Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.47 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms on floriated cross. (Philip,Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders)
- Reverse
- Golden Fleece supported by two lions. (Love justice, you who govern the earth.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1496-1499) | — |
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