© 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 Stuiver - Philip the Handsome ND
1492 year| Billon (.319 silver) | 1.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1492 |
| Value | ½ Patard (Stuiver) (1) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.319 silver) |
| Weight | 1.78 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#434220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short floriate cross with fleur-de-lis at center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✤ BEnEDIC ⁑ AIA ⁑ MEA ⁑ DOmInO
Lettering (regular font): ✤ BENEDIC ⁑ AIA ⁑ MEA ⁑ DOMINO
Translation: Bless my soul, Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Stuiver coin from Burgundian Netherlands is that it features an image of Philip the Handsome, who was the Duke of Burgundy and the King of Castile and Aragon. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1492 to 1506.
