Stuiver "Vuurijzer" - Charles the Bold
Features
| 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.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). 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)
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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Numista Rarity index: 100
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Bullion value: USD 2.71
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Actual billon weight: 0.039 oz
Current billon price: 0.00 USD/oz
Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Schulman Auction 372 Lot 181 
|
28 Jul 2022 | 1474 |
VF (Fraai +/Bijna zeer fraai) |
USD 1618.26
(EUR 1400.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Schulman auction house | ||||||
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