County of Flanders ½ Stiver "half vuurijzer"- Philip the Handsome, Regency, 1489 – 1490
Ghent Revolt
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Patard
Year
1489 – 1490
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Billon (.240 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.87
Diameter (mm)
23.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Patard from County of Flanders. Issued from 1489 to 1490. Struck in Billon (.240 silver). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 1.87 g.
- Obverse
- Lion standing left; tree florets in exergue. Punctuation by trefoils. (Philip, by God's grace Duke (of Burgundy) Count of Flanders)
- Reverse
- Floriate cross with fleur-de-lis at center. Punctuation with trefoils.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1489-1490) | — | (fr) Gand, rose dans le champs du droit |
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