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1 Patard / Stiver With countermark - Philip the Handsome
1499 yearSilver | 3.0 g | - |
Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Namur, Belgian States) |
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Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1499 |
Value | 1 Stiver = 2 Groats |
Currency | Groot (-1506) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 3.0 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#348919 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long floriate cross over a quadrilobe, intersecting legends. At its center a briquet. Countermark A30 (castle)
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT:nOm En:DnI BEnEDIC TV: 1499
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord 1499
Comment
Main design elements are similar to an undated patard issued slightly earlier (reference below)The effect of the counter mark is not known
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a secondary marking or stamp that was added to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin is a small image of a hand, which was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued by the County of Namur, which was a region within the Burgundian Netherlands. This countermark helps to identify the coin's origin and adds to its unique history and character.