© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Stiver "Vuurijzer" - Philip the Handsome, Regency ND
| Billon (.400 silver) | 3.06 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1486-1487 |
| Value | 1 Patard (Stiver) (2) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.400 silver) |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short floriate cross with fleur-de-lis (Bruges mint mark) at center
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ BENEDIC ⋆ ANIMA ⋆ MEA ⋆ DNO
Lettering (regular font): ✠ BENEDIC ⋆ ANIMA ⋆ MEA ⋆ DNO
Unabridged legend: Benedictum Anima Mea Domino
Translation: My soul praises the Lord
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Philip the Handsome, who was the regent of the Burgundian Netherlands at the time, despite being only 14 years old. This highlights the political and economic influence of the Burgundian dynasty in the region during the 15th century.
