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1 Stiver "Vuurijzer" - Charles the Bold
| Billon (.399 silver) | 3.0 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles the Bold (1467-1477) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1474-1475 |
| Value | 1 Patard (Stiver) (2) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.399 silver) |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#248787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with fleur-de-lis (Bruges mint mark) at center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ ⁑ BENEDIC ⁑ HEREDITATI ⁑ TVE
Lettering (regular font): ✠ ⁑ BENEDIC ⁑ HEREDITATI ⁑ TVE
Translation: Blessed by your heritage
Comment
Coins from this reign dated 1474 are the earliest dated coins of the County of FlandersInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Stiver "Vuurijzer" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles the Bold, who was known for his military campaigns and territorial expansion, and the coin's design reflects his ambition and power. The coin features an image of a knight on horseback, holding a sword and a shield with the coat of arms of Burgundy, symbolizing the duchy's military prowess and influence. The coin's name "Vuurijzer" translates to "fire iron" in Dutch, which may refer to the fiery spirit of the Burgundian people or the weaponry used during that time.
