County of Flanders 1 Stiver "Vuurijzer" - Philip the Handsome, Regency, 1492 – 1496
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Groschen
Year
1492 – 1496
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Billon (.399 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.88
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Groschen from County of Flanders. Issued from 1492 to 1496. Struck in Billon (.399 silver). Measures 0 mm and weighs 2.88 g.
- Obverse
- Seated lion facing left, holding shield with arms of Austria-Burgundy (Philip, Archduke of Austria and Burgundy, Count of Flanders)
- Reverse
- Floriate cross with fleur-de-lis in diamond at center (Maximilian, King of the Romans, Father)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1492-1496) Lis | 358.5K | (fr) Atelier: Bruges |
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