© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Stiver "Vuurijzer" - Philip the Handsome, Regency Ghent Revolt ND
1489 year| Silver | 3 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1489 |
| Value | 1 Patard (Stiver) (2) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with fleur-de-lis at center. Letters G A n D in the angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: FIAT ⋆ PAX ⋆ IN ⋆ VIRTVTE ⋆ TVA ⋆ ET HAB
Lettering (regular font): FIAT ⋆ PAX ⋆ IN ⋆ VIRTVTE ⋆ TVA ⋆ ET HAB
Translation: Let there be peace in your strength
Comment
Between 1487-1492 the main cities of the Burgundian Netherlands revolted against Maximilian who was acting as regent for the young Philip the Handsome. A number of them , including Ghent, issued coins during this period.Variants in ending of the legends are known.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Stiver "Vuurijzer" coin is that it was minted during the Ghent Revolt, a time of political and social unrest in the Burgundian Netherlands. The coin's design, which features a vuurijzer (or "fire iron") on one side and Philip the Handsome on the other, was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the ruling class during this tumultuous period. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
