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

€313,514.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1485-1487
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Patard (Stiver) (1)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionBillon (.260 silver)
Weight1.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#54-5, Vanhoudt#72 BG, Martiny G3#136
Obverse descriptionRampant lion facing left, a double horizontal line below, punctuation with trefoils.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ MO · ARCHIDVCV ·AVST · BG · CO · F
(Translation: Coinage of the Archduke of Austria & Burgundy, COunt of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionShort floriate cross with fleur-de-lis in center, punctuation by trefoils.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ BENEDIC · AIA · MEA · DOMInO
(Translation: My soul praises the Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1485-1487)  - -
Catalog ID4610999170
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