2 Patards / Stivers - Philip II 1593 front 2 Patards / Stivers - Philip II 1593 back
2 Patards / Stivers - Philip II 1593 photo
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2 Patards / Stivers - Philip II

1593 year
Billon (.333 silver) 3.34 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Philip II (1556-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1593
Value
2 Patards (Stuivers) (0.1)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Billon (.333 silver)
Weight
3.34 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#105163
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned quartered arms of Austria-Burgundy-Brabant within a polylobe.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR 1593

Edge

Plain

Comment

Known as double patard (French).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Dutch Revolt, which began in 1568, was a rebellion against Spanish rule in the Netherlands, and it was during this time that the coin was minted. Despite the political and social upheaval, the coin still bears the image of Philip II, the Spanish king, highlighting the complex political and cultural ties of the region during this period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1593 main 1182253 - - - - - -

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