Bruges 1584 6 stuiver
This specimen was lot 1060 in Jean Elsen sale 159 (Brussels, June 2024), where it sold for €280 (about US$360 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"VLAANDEREN, Graafschap, Brugge in opstand tegen Philips II (1583-1584), AR schelling (6 stuiver), 1584. Vz/ Klimmende leeuw l. Kz/ Leeuwenschild op een gebladerd kruis. Zeer zeldzaam. Krasjes. Fraai à Zeer Fraai. Uit verzameling A.M. Huntington, onze veiling 115, 8 december 2012, 917. (county of Flanders, Bruges in rebellion against Philip II, 1583-84, silver schilling or six stuivers of 1584. Obverse: lion rampant left; reverse: lion shield over a leafy cross. Very rare, scratches, fine to very fine.)"
This type was issued during one of Bruges' many revolts against outside authority.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: billon, this specimen 6,56 g.
Catalog reference: D.d.P. 15, 14; Haeck 753; VH 441 (dit exemplaar afgebeeld).
- Roberts, James N., The Silver Coins of Medieval France (476-1610 AD), S. Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1996.
- van Gelder, H. Enno, and Marcel Hoc, Les Monnaies des pays-Bas Bourguignons et Espagnols, 1434-1713, Amsterdam, J. Schulman, 1960, with supplement of 1964.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 159, Collection Harry Dewit, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2024.
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