Penning city of Brussels
Object: Penning, city of Brussels 1235/1280.
Coin: AR denier. 12 mm. Brussels mint. Obv. windmill type cross. Rev. bridge
over water viewed from above.
Ref. Vanhoudt G84, DW 118.
Times: By the beginning of the 13th century Brussels has grown to become an
important trade center. The wool weaving and drapery industry contributed to giving its city a population of
merchants and rich citizens. Brussels was also the chosen seat of the dukes of Brabant who granted the city many privileges in
the 13th century: city rights and a college of seven echevins. Brussels became the financial center linking the towns
of Brabant into one 'nation' by co-operating with Louvain, Tienen, Antwerp and others.
Diameter: 8 mm.
Period: 13th century.