© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Patard / Stiver "½ Briquet" - Charles the Bold
| Billon (.320 silver) | 1.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles I the Bold (1467-1477) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1474-1476 |
| Value | ½ Patard (Stuiver) (1) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.320 silver) |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with dot in center
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ BEnEDIC ⵓ AIA ⵓ MEA ⵓ DnO ⵓ A ⵓ (date)
Lettering (regular font): ✠ BENEDIC ⵓ AIA ⵓ MEA ⵓ DNO ⵓ A ⵓ (DATE)
Translation: Praise the lord, my soul.
Comment
1st emission, 10 Dec 1474 - 23 Mar, 1476 (likely dated 1474, 1475) - 1,176,544 mintage (estimated)2d emission, 23 Mar, 1476 - 17 Oct, 1476 (likely mostly dated 1476) - 1,778,884 mintage (estimated)
3d emission, 17 Oct., 1476 - 31 Jan, 1477 (likely dated 1476)- 143,725 mintage (estimated)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Patard / Stiver "½ Briquet" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles the Bold, who was the Duke of Burgundy and Brabant from 1467 to 1477. This coin was minted specifically for the Duchy of Brabant, which is now a part of modern-day Belgium. Despite being made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy with only .320 silver content, the coin still holds significant historical value and is highly sought after by collectors today.
