2 Patards / Stivers "Double Briquet" - Marie of Burgundy 1477-1481 front 2 Patards / Stivers "Double Briquet" - Marie of Burgundy 1477-1481 back
2 Patards / Stivers "Double Briquet" - Marie of Burgundy 1477-1481 photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

2 Patards / Stivers "Double Briquet" - Marie of Burgundy

 
Silver (.799) 3.06 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States)
Duchess
Mary of Burgundy (1477-1482)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1477-1481
Value
2 Patards (Stuivers) (4)
Currency
Groot (1183-1506)
Composition
Silver (.799)
Weight
3.06 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#109056
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Shield with arms of Burgundy over a floriate cross

Script: Latin

Lettering: ❀ SALVV ⵓ FAC ⵓ PPLm ⵓ TVV ⵓ DnE ⵓ Ao ⵓ

Unabridged legend: Salvum fac populum tuum Domine. Anno...

Translation: O Lord, save thy people. Year...

Comment

Also known as double briquet.  The reverse legend is from the ancient prayer Te Deum.

 

Van Gelder & Hoc differentiate these subtypes:

GH 39-1a.  Hand mint mark at end of legend.  1477

GH 39-1b.  No mint mark.  Obverse legend ends with small tower (1478-1480):