Ghent (1489-90) 1/2 briquet
This specimen was lot 1393 in Jean Elsen sale 160 (Brussels, November 2024), where it sold for €140 (about US$177 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"VLAANDEREN, Graafschap, Gent in opstand tegen Maximiliaan (1488-1492), biljoen half vuurijzer, z.j. (1489-1490). Vz/ Klimmende leeuw n. l. Daaronder: xxx. Kz/ + FIAT PAX IN VIRTVTE TVA Gebloemd kruis met in het hart een lelie. goede Zeer Fraai. (county of Flanders, Ghent in rebellion against Maximilian, 1488-92, billon half stuiver, circa 1489-90. Obverse: lion rampant left, 'xxx' below; reverse: floriate cross with a lily at the center. Good very fine.)"
This type was issued during one of Ghent's many revolts against outside authority.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 1.87 g, 0.240 fine silver, this specimen is 1,65 g.
Catalog reference: G.H. 148b; Martiny, Gent, 149-3; VH 179.
- 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 160, Collection de deniers liegeois et Collection de monnaies d'or francaises, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2024.
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