Dubbel vuurijzer uit Brabant van Maria van Bourgondië, 1480 1480

This silver coin, minted in 1480, features the coat of arms of Maria of Burgundy, Duchess of Burgundy. The coin, known as a "Dubbel vuurijzer", was a common form of currency in the region. It depicts a stylized representation of a dragon, a traditional symbol associated with Burgundy, which appears within the larger heraldic design of the coin. The inscription "M.D.V.S.B." refers to the Duchess. The coin is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, a testament to the rich history of coinage in the Netherlands.