4 Patards / Stivers - Charles II
| Billon (.385 silver) | 4.9 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1700 |
| Value | 4 Patards (Stuivers) (⅕) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Billon (.385 silver) |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the arms of Austria, Burgundy and Brabant.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVSTR · DVX · BVRG · BRAB · Z
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Et Brabantiae
Translation: Archiduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant.
Comment
Also known as quatre patards (French).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Spanish Netherlands, which included the Duchy of Brabant, was under Spanish rule at the time, but there was growing unrest among the population due to economic hardship and political tensions. This coin was minted in 1698, just a year before the outbreak of the War of the Spanish Succession, which would last for over a decade and have significant impacts on the region. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people who lived during that time.
