© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
1 Stiver "Vuurijzer" - Philip the Handsome, Regency ND
| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1482-1486 |
| Value | 1 Patard (Stuiver) (2) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#316990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short floriate cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ NVM9' ARGE'TE9 GELE ✿ IN NOIE ✿ XRI'
Unabridged legend: Nummus Argenteus Gelriensis in Nomine Xristus
Translation: Silver coin of Gelderland in the name of Christ
Comment
Dated coins with this design were issued very early in the reign of Philip as minor, under the regency of his father, Maximilian of Austria in other parts of the Burgundian Netherlands.Interesting fact
The "Vuurijzer" coin was minted during the reign of Philip the Handsome, who was the Duke of Burgundy and the Count of Flanders. The coin's name "Vuurijzer" translates to "fire iron" in English, which refers to the coin's design that features a fire-breathing dragon on one side and a shield with the Burgundian coat of arms on the other. This design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Burgundian dynasty.
