2 Patards / Stivers - Philip the Handsome
| Silver (.639) | 3.06 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip III the Handsome (1494-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1499-1506 |
| Value | 2 Patards (Stuivers) (4) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| 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#95430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Flowered cross, mintmark at the centre, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: OMNIS+SPIRITVS+LAVDET+DOMINV+ANO+D xxxx
Lettering (regular font): OMNIS+SPIRITVS+LAVDET+DOMINV+ANO+D XXXX
Translation:
Let every spirit praise the Lord
Year 1502
Comment
The strikethrough Z on obverse means 'and' or 'etcetera'.Legend variations are known, such as BRAB B on obverse or "An" ending on reverse.
This type is differentiated from the earlier 2 Patards coin (see link) by the continuous legend obverse, not interrupted by the crown.
Interesting fact
The 2 Patards / Stivers coin from the Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) featuring Philip the Handsome (1499-1506) is notable for its unique design. One side of the coin features a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Brabant, while the other side features a cross fleury, which was a symbol of the House of Burgundy, to which Philip the Handsome belonged. This design reflects the political and historical context of the time, as the Duchy of Brabant was part of the Burgundian Netherlands, which was a collection of territories ruled by the House of Burgundy.
