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2 Patards / Stivers - Philip the Handsome
| Silver (.638) | 3.1 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip III the Handsome (1494-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1496-1500 |
| Value | 2 Patards (Stuivers) (4) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver (.638) |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#187457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Floriate cross. Legend ends with date and small crown
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: OmnIS SPRITVS LAUDET DOmInVm AnnO 1&96
Lettering (regular font): OMNIS SPRITVS LAUDET DOMINVM ANNO 1&96
Translation: Every breath praises the lord, year 1496
Comment
This type is differentiated from a later type (see link below) by the crown interrupting the legend obverse.Philip the fair inherited the crown of Burgunday-Brabant when his mother died in 1482. As he was was less than 4 years old, his father, Maximilian of Austria, served as regent until Philip came of age in 1494. This double sol was part of a series of new denominations authorized in 1496.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Handsome, who was the Duke of Brabant from 1496 to 1500. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin from the Belgian States during this time period, and its unique design features the coat of arms of Brabant on one side and the image of Philip the Handsome on the other. Additionally, the coin's weight of 3.1 grams and silver content of .638 make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1496 | 1173861 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1497 | 729723 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1499 | 1198819 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Patards / Stivers - Philip the Handsome 1496-1500 coin.
