2 Stivers `Double Vuurijzer` - Philip the Handsome

€95,654.00
IssuerGuelders, Duchy of
Year1492-1494
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Patards (Stuivers) (4)
CurrencyGroot (1046-1506)
CompositionSilver (.798)
Weight2.91 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#97-4, Vanhoudt#127·ME, vdCh 2#14.3
Obverse descriptionTwo seated lions facing each other, a firesteel (vuurijzer), flint and sparks between them. GEL in exergue
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✤ PhS ⁑ ARChIDVX ⁑ AVSTRIE ⁑ BVRG ⁑ Z ⁑ GEL GEL
(Translation: Philip, Archduke of Austria, Burgundy and Gelderland)
Reverse descriptionShield with Austria-Burgundy arms over a floriate cross.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✤ SALVVM ⁑ FAC ⁑ POPVLVM ⁑ TVVM ⁑ DOMINE 1492
(Translation: Save your people, Lord.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1492  - -
ND (1492-1494)  - (fr) Atelier: Malines -
1494  - -
Catalog ID7710383860
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