Brabant 1577(s) patard

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Jean Elsen sale 156, lot 891

This specimen was lot 891 in Jean Elsen sale 156 (Brussels, September 2023), where it sold for €125 (about US$160 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"BRABANT, Duché, Les Etats en révolte (1577-1581), AR patard des Etats, 1577, Maastricht. D/ Ecu couronné d'Autriche-Bourgogne, entre I-S. R/ Croix de saint André fleuronnée. Belle patine. Très Beau. (duchy of Brabant, States Revolt, 1577-81, silver patard of the States of 1577, Maastricht mint. Obverse: crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy between "I-S"; reverse: floriate St. Andrew cross. Nice patina, Very Fine.)"

This coin is denominated "I-S", or one sol.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver; this specimen is 2,00 g.

Catalog reference: G.H. 250-2; W. 778; V.H. 379.

Source:

  • van Gelder, H. Enno, and Marcel Hoc, Les Monnaies des pays-Bas Bourguignons et Espagnols, 1434-1713, Amsterdam, J. Schulman, 1960, with supplement of 1964.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 156, Collection de Monnaies de la Principauté de Liège, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2023.

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