Netherlands, Brabant (Duchy of) 2 of Dubbele Stuiver 1511

Brabant – Double stuiver 1511 – Antwerp – Philip III – Rare Rare double stuiver of Philip III, minted in 1511 in Antwerp for the duchy of Brabant, Southern Netherlands. A silver coin weighing 2.94 grams and with a diameter of 27 mm. The punctuation consists of six-pointed stars. Obverse The crowned Austrian-Burgundian coat of arms, set within an ornate frame of six interlocking arches and a pearl circle. Legend: ✢ PHS ✶ DЄI ✶ GRA ✶ ARCHID ✶ AVSTRIЄ ✶ DVX ✶ BVRG ✶ B ✶ Z Translation: “Philip, by the grace of God archduke of Austria, duke of Burgundy, Brabant and Zeeland.” Reverse A short floral-cross with a quatrefoil in the center, in which a leftward-facing lion is depicted. The whole is surrounded by a pearl circle. Legend: OMNIS ✶ SPIRITVS ✶ LAVDET ✶ DOMINV ✶ A′ ✶ 1511, followed by a crown. Translation: “All that has breath, praise the Lord.” (Psalm 150:6) Catalog references * De Witte 609 * Van Gelder & Hoc 119-1 * De Mey 397 * Van der Chijs, see XXII, 10 * Vanhoudt 151.AN Quality and particulars A particularly attractive specimen with clearly readable legends and a distinctly visible double strike, with many details of the original coin revetment well preserved. A rare and historically interesting double stuiver from the Southern Netherlands, with a characteristic double strike and easily recognizable details. A special addition for the collector of Burgundian-Habsburg coins.

Stima:€220

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