Burgundian Netherlands

Burgundian Netherlands – Philip the Good (1419–1467) – Lot of 3 Silver Double Groats (Vierlanders) – 15th Century Description: A collection of three medieval silver Double Groats, commonly known as Vierlanders, issued under Philip the Good (Philippe le Bon), Duke of Burgundy, during the 15th century. These coins belong to the characteristic Burgundian coinage of the Low Countries, featuring heraldic designs associated with Philip the Good and his territories. Historical Context: The Vierlander was introduced in the Burgundian Netherlands in the 1430s as part of the monetary reforms of Philip the Good. The name refers to the four principal territories associated with the coinage: Brabant, Flanders, Hainaut and Holland. These issues illustrate the increasing monetary integration of the Low Countries under Burgundian rule.

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