2 Patards / Stivers - Philip the Handsome
| Silver (.639) | 3.06 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Namur, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1499-1503 (1499-1506) |
| Value | 2 Stivers = 4 Groats |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver (.639) |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Ornate floriate cross, firesteel (briquet) at center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: OMnIS ⵓ SPVS ⵓ LAUDET ⵓ DOMINVM 1499 NA
Lettering (regular font): OMNIS ⵓ SPVS ⵓ LAUDET ⵓ DOMINVM 1499 NA
Translation: Let every spirit praise the Lord 'date' Namur
Edge
Plain
Comment
Known as a double patard in FrenchLevinson II-148 for the 1499
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 Burgundy and the Count of Namur. The coin features an image of Philip on one side and a shield with the Burgundian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous coins of the region, which were made of copper or billon. This change in material was likely a result of the increasing wealth and influence of the Burgundian Netherlands during this time period.
