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2 Patards / Stivers "Double Briquet" - Charles the Bold
| Silver (.798) | 3.06 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles I the Bold (1467-1477) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1474-1476 |
| Value | 2 Patards (Stuivers) (4) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver (.798) |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Arms of Burgundy over a floriate cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ⸰ SALVV ⵓ FAC ⵓ PPLM ⵓ TVV ⵓ DNE ⵓ Ao ⵓ 1475
Lettering (regular font): ⸰ SALVV ⵓ FAC ⵓ PPLM ⵓ TVV ⵓ DNE ⵓ AO ⵓ 1475
Translation:
Salvum fac populum tuum Domine. Anno
O Lord, save thy people
Comment
Known as a double briquet in French.The reverse legend is from the ancinet prayer Te Deum.
The 1474 of this and other denominations in this coinage were the first dated coins of the Duchy of Brabant.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Double Briquet" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles the Bold, who was known for his ambitious and innovative economic policies. The coin's unique design, featuring a double portrait of Charles the Bold, was a departure from the traditional single-sided coins that were common at the time. This design change was likely intended to symbolize the duchy's growing economic power and influence under Charles' rule.
