© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Stiver - Charles the Bold
| Billon | 1.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles the Bold (1473-1477) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1474-1477 |
| Value | ½ Patard (Stuiver) (1) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#434209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short flowered cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ⚜ ⁑ BENENDIC ⁑ AIA ⁑ MEA ⁑ DNO 1474 ⁑
Lettering (regular font): ⚜ ⁑ BENENDIC ⁑ AIA ⁑ MEA ⁑ DNO 1474 ⁑
Translation: The Lord blesses my soul.
Comment
Mark at top obverse and reverse may be a lily or a cross (see date table).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Stiver coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles the Bold, who was known for his military campaigns and territorial expansion, which led to the coin being issued in various regions under his rule, including the Duchy of Guelders, where it was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions.
