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Stuiver "Vuurijzer" - Charles the Bold
| Billon (.399 silver) | 3.06 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles the Bold (1473-1477) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1474-1475 |
| Value | 1 Patard (Stuiver) (2) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.399 silver) |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#365480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Flowered cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ BEnEDIC ⁑ hEREDITATI ⁑ TVE ⁑ 1 ⁑ 4 ⁑ 7 ⁑ 4
Lettering (regular font): ✠ BENEDIC ⁑ HEREDITATI ⁑ TVE ⁑ 1 ⁑ 4 ⁑ 7 ⁑ 4
Translation: Blessed be Your Heritage
Comment
This coin is also referred to as 'Dubbele Groot' and 'Zilveren Denier' in Dutch.The name 'vuurijzer' translates to 'fire steel'. The name of Charles the Bold translates to 'Karel de Stoute'.
Variants in the legends are known.
Coat of arms of Charles the Bold (Source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Stuiver "Vuurijzer" coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Burgundian Netherlands. Charles the Bold, who ruled the Duchy of Guelders, was engaged in a series of wars with neighboring territories, and the coin was likely used to help finance these military campaigns. Despite the challenges of this time period, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people who used it.
