© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Ducaton - Philip IV 1st Bust
| Silver (.944) | 16.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1632-1637 |
| Value | ½ Ducaton (1.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.944) |
| Weight | 16.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#347362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms supported by two lions, jewel of the Golden Fleece suspended below shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · ARCHID · AVST · DVX· ·BVRG · ET · CO · FL · Zc
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae et Comes Flandriae etc.
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders, etc.
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducaton coin from Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) minted during the reign of Philip IV (1632-1637) was used as a means of payment for Dutch East India Company traders in the Far East, particularly in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia). This coin was valued at 320 Dutch guilders, which was a significant amount at the time. Its use in international trade highlights the importance of the Spanish Netherlands as a commercial hub in early modern Europe.
