1 Stiver `Vuurijzer` - Philip the Handsome, Regency Ghent Revolt

€310,954.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1489
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Patard (Stiver) (2)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#147, DePas#17, 37#
Obverse descriptionSeated lion toward left, but with head turned right, leaning on a shield of Flanders
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PHS` ⋆ DEI ⋆ GRA⋆ DVX ⋆ B` ⋆ COMES ⋆ FLAND`
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionFloriate cross with fleur-de-lis at center. Letters G A n D in the angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringFIAT ⋆ PAX ⋆ IN ⋆ VIRTVTE ⋆ TVA ⋆ ET HAB
(Translation: Let there be peace in your strength)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1489)  - -
Catalog ID5079592660
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