Silver Fleece - Philip the Handsome
Features
| Issuer |
Duchy of Brabant
(Belgian States)  |
|---|---|
| Duke |
Philip III (1494-1506)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1502 |
| Value | 1 Silver Fleece (6) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver (.878) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 173591 |
| References | Witte# 606 Alphonse de Witte. Histoire monétaire des Comtes de Louvain, Ducs de Brabant et marquis du Saint Empire Romain. Veuve de Backer, Antwerpen, Belgium (3 volumes). |
Obverse
Crowned shield with arms of Austria-Burgundy on top of a floriate cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: Ph'S ✶ DEI ✶ GRA ✶ ARChID ✶ AVSTE ✶ DVX ✶BG ✶ B
Unabridged legend: Philippus Dei Gratia Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Brabantiae
Translation: Philip, by the grace of God, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant
Reverse
Sheep of the Order of the Golden Fleece facing right, suspended below two briquets.
Script: Latin
Lettering: InICIVm ✶ SAPIEnCIE ✶ TImOR ✶ DnI ✶ AnO ✶ 1502
Unabridged legend: Incium Sapiencie Timor Domini. Anno 1502
Translation: Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Year 1502
Mint
Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814)Comments
Known as toison d'argent (French) and zilveren vlies (Dutch)
Witte#605 was issued 1496-1502 and has the sheep facing left. Witte #606 has the sheep facing right and was only issued in 1502.
Variations in the legend exist.
Witte#605 was issued 1496-1502 and has the sheep facing left. Witte #606 has the sheep facing right and was only issued in 1502.
Variations in the legend exist.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1502 | 241 416 | ||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 93
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Bullion value: USD 6.34
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Actual silver weight: 0.093 oz
Current silver price: 68.05 USD/oz (see silver price 
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