© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Stiver "Vuurijzer" - Philip the Handsome
1492 year| Silver | 2.6 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1492 |
| Value | 1 Patard (Stuiver) (2) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#309118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross. In the center a small shield of Gelderland inside a quadrilobe
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✤ BEnEDICT + HEREDITATE + TVE + An + 1492
Lettering (regular font): ✤ BENEDICT + HEREDITATE + TVE + AN + 1492
Translation: Blessed by your heritage, year 1492
Comment
This coin is differentiated from the similar coin of Brabant (reference below) by the ending of the obverse legend (GЄL)Interesting fact
The "Vuurijzer" coin was used as a means of payment in the Dutch States during a time of great economic change, as the region was transitioning from a feudal society to a capitalist one. The coin's design, which features an image of Philip the Handsome, was meant to symbolize the power and influence of the Burgundian dynasty, which ruled the region at the time. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region.
