Briquet (coin)
A briquet is a Medieval silver coin, first introduced by Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy in 1474. The last briquet was struck under Philip the Handsome. The name briquet refers to the fire steel or flint which was chosen by Philip the Good as a personal emblem. The flint was such a favourite Burgundian symbol that it has been used on many coins struck by the successors of Philip the Good, and was used in the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
A single briquet was introduced with a value of one stuiver, other issues were a double and half briquet.
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Obverse: Two lions rampant combatant, fire-steel above.
Reverse: Shield of Burgundy over floriated cross
