Belgium-Double Patard – Charles the Bold (Duke of Burgundy, 1467–1477)

Ex Hansons

An authentic medieval hammered silver Double Patard (2 Stuivers / 2 Patards) struck under Charles the Bold (Charles I, Duke of Burgundy). These coins are historically significant as they circulated alongside the English Groat following a monetary treaty with King Edward IV in 1469.

Coin Details:

• Issuer: Duchy of Burgundy

• Ruler: Charles the Bold (1467–1477)

• Weight: 2.92 grams

  
  

   

• Composition: Silver

• Reference: van Gelder & Hoc 23-1 / Vanhoudt 32

Design:

• Obverse: Quartered shield of arms of Burgundy with a central inescutcheon of Flanders. Legend: + KAROLVS DEI GRA DX BG BRAB Z LIM (Charles by the grace of God Duke of Burgundy, Brabant and Limburg).

  
  

   

• Reverse: Floriated cross with a lion in the center lozenge. Legend: + SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM (Blessed be the name of the Lord).