1/2 Stiver `half vuurijzer`- Philip the Handsome, Regency Ghent Revolt

€8,712.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1489-1490
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Patard (Stiver) (1)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionBillon (.240 silver)
Weight1.87 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#148a, Vanhoudt#179-GE
Obverse descriptionLion standing left; tree florets in exergue. Punctuation by trefoils.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering☩ PHS * DEI * GRA * DVX * CO * FLAN
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Duke (of Burgundy) Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionFloriate cross with fleur-de-lis at center. Punctuation with trefoils.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering☩ FIAT* PAX* IN* VIRTVTE* TVA
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1489-1490)  - (fr) Gand, rose dans le champs du droit -
Catalog ID6625113450
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