Patard - Revolt of 1488-1489 1489 front Patard - Revolt of 1488-1489 1489 back
Patard - Revolt of 1488-1489 1489 photo
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Patard - Revolt of

1489 year
Billon 1.75 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Brussels (Belgian States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1489
Currency
Groot (-1506)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.75 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#318722
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Long forked cross dividing legend, with letter B in diamond at center

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + PAX OPTImA RERVm 1489

Lettering (regular font): + PAX OPTIMA RERVM 1489

Comment

Three types were issued in Brussels during the revolt against Maximilian. This one, the smallest, was thought by de Witte to be valued at 3 groats.