© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Ducaton - Philip IV
1635 year| Silver (.944) | 16.24 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Artois (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip VII (1621-1659) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1635 |
| Value | ½ Ducatone |
| Currency | Florin (1506-1659) |
| Composition | Silver (.944) |
| Weight | 16.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#434371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lions support crowned shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVX BVRG CO ART Zc
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae dux Burgundiae comes Artesiae etc.
Translation: ... Archduke of Austria, duke of Burgundy, count of Artois, etc.
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducaton coin from County of Artois was minted during the reign of Philip IV of France, also known as Philip the Great. Philip IV was a powerful king who ruled France from 1610 until his death in 1643. During his reign, he centralized the French government, reformed the tax system, and promoted the arts and culture. The ½ Ducaton coin was one of the many coins minted during his reign, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the French States.
