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Stuiver "Vuurijzer" - Charles the Bold

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Issuer Burgundian Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States)
Duke Charles I (1473-1477)
Type Standard circulation coins
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
Number
N#
365480
References Gelder Hoc# 35-2
Hendrik Enno van Gelder, Marcel René Benoît Ghislain Hoc; 1960. Les Monnaies des Pays-Bas bourguignons et espagnols 1434-1713: Répertoire général. Jacques Schulman, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
, vdCh 2# 12.11
Pieter Otto van der Chijs; 1852. De Munten der voormalige heeren en steden, van de vroegste tijden tot aan de Pacificatie van Gend / Part 2: De Munten der voormalige graven en hertogen van Gelderland = The Coins of the former lords and cities, from the earliest times to the Pacification of Ghent. De Erven F. Bohn, Haarlem, Netherlands.
, Vanhoudt Ned.# 49-NIJ
Hugo Vanhoudt. De munten van de Bourgondische, Spaanse en Oostenrijkse Nederlanden en van de Franse en Hollandse periode. Vanhoudt, Heverlee, Belgium (2 volumes).
, Levinson# III-70
Robert A. Levinson; 2007. The Early Dated Coins of Europe, 1234-1500 (1st Edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Clifton, New Jersey, United States.

Obverse

Lion towards left, head turned right holding coat of arms of Charles the Bold.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ ⁑ KAROLVS ⁑ DEI ⁑ GRA ⁑ DVX ⁑ BVRG ⁑ Z ⁑ GEL ⚜ ⁑

Lettering (regular font): ✠ ⁑ KAROLVS ⁑ DEI ⁑ GRA ⁑ DVX ⁑ BVRG ⁑ Z ⁑ GEL ⚜ ⁑

Unabridged legend: Karolus Dei Gratia Dux Burgundiae et Gelriae

Translation: Charles, by the Grace of God, Duke of Burgundy and Gelderland

Reverse

Flowered cross

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ BEnEDIC ⁑ hEREDITATI ⁑ TVE ⁑ 1 ⁑ 4 ⁑ 7 ⁑ 4

Lettering (regular font): ✠ BENEDIC ⁑ HEREDITATI ⁑ TVE ⁑ 1 ⁑ 4 ⁑ 7 ⁑ 4

Unabridged legend: Benedictum Hereditati Tue

Translation: Blessed be Your Heritage

Mint

Nijmegen, Netherlands (575-1704)

Comments

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)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
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1475 

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Actual billon weight: 0.039 oz
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Stuiver "Vuurijzer" - Charles the BoldPicture 1 of a sold Stuiver "Vuurijzer" - Charles the Bold
Schulman
Auction 372
Lot 181
Internet Archive
28 Jul 2022 1474 VF
(Fraai +/Bijna zeer fraai)
USD 1618.26
(EUR 1400.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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