Duchy of Brabant ½ Stiver - Siege of Maastricht, 1579
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Patard
Year
1579
Rulers
Philip II
(1556–1598)
, Brabant States in Revolt
(1577–1585)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Patard from Duchy of Brabant. Issued in 1579. Struck in Copper. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Three line inscription. Date divided by Maastricht arms in exergue. (Because of the Siege of Maastricht by the Spaniards)
- Reverse
- Inscription in three lines with two stars below, all divided by upward pointing sword. (For the Defense of the Right Cause)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1579 | — |
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