1 Stiver "Vuurijzer" - Mary of Burgundy 1480-1481 front 1 Stiver "Vuurijzer" - Mary of Burgundy 1480-1481 back
1 Stiver "Vuurijzer" - Mary of Burgundy 1480-1481 photo
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1 Stiver "Vuurijzer" - Mary of Burgundy

 
Silver 2.75 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States)
Duchess
Mary of Burgundy (1477-1482)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1480-1481
Value
1 Patard (Stiver) (2)
Currency
Groot (864-1506)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.75 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#309052
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Floriate cross with fleur-de-lis (Bruges mint mark) in quadrilobe at center

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ BEnEDIC ⁑ hEREDITATI ⁑ TVE

Lettering (regular font): ✠ BEnEDIC ⁑ hEREDITATI ⁑ TVE

Translation: Blessed by your heritage

Interesting fact

The "Vuurijzer" coin, named after the Flemish word for "fire iron," was minted during Mary of Burgundy's reign and features an image of a fire iron on one side, symbolizing the strength and power of the Burgundian Netherlands.