1 Patard / Stiver (With countermark) - Philip the Handsome 1499 front 1 Patard / Stiver (With countermark) - Philip the Handsome 1499 back
1 Patard / Stiver (With countermark) - Philip the Handsome 1499 photo
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1 Patard / Stiver With countermark - Philip the Handsome

1499 year
Silver 3.0 g -
Description
Issuer
Burgundian Netherlands (County of Namur, Belgian States)
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
References
Numista
N#348919
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.