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2 Stivers - Philip the Handsome
| Silver (.639) | 3.06 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1504-1505 (1502-1505) |
| Value | 2 Patards (Stivers) (4) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| 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#114190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with fleur-de-lis in quatrefoil at center. Legend begins with lion, and punctuated by pairs of stacked trefoils.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: OMNIS ⁑ SPIRITVS ⁑ LAVDET ⁑ DOMInVM
Lettering (regular font): OMNIS ⁑ SPIRITVS ⁑ LAVDET ⁑ DOMINVM
Translation: All my spirit praises the Lord
Comment
This type is known as a double patard in FrenchInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the Burgundian Netherlands. Philip the Handsome, who ruled the region from 1504 to 1505, was a member of the House of Habsburg and was known for his ambitious policies and military campaigns. The coin's design, which features Philip's portrait and the coat of arms of the County of Flanders, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage.
