© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Patards / Stivers - Philip the Handsome, Regency Brussels Revolt
1488 year| Silver | 3.25 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Brussels (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1488 |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long floriate cross dividing legend, letter B at center, and lion in each angle
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: InVOCA VI ⵓ DEV ADIVTO RE ⵓ MEV
Lettering (regular font): INVOCA VI ⵓ DEV ADIVTO RE ⵓ MEV
Comment
Known as a double patard of 3 solsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Brussels Revolt, a period of political turmoil in the 15th century when the city of Brussels rebelled against the rule of Maximilian of Austria, who was the regent for Philip the Handsome, the King of Castile. The coin features an image of Philip the Handsome on one side and the Brussels coat of arms on the other, signifying the city's independence and rebellious spirit.
