© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Ducaton - Philip IV Second Type
| Silver (.944) | 16.24 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1666 |
| Value | ½ Ducaton |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.944) |
| Weight | 16.24 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms bearing jewel of the Golden Fleece, supported by lions.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·ARCHID·AVST·DV X·BVRG·BRAB·Z.ᶜ
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant, etc.
Edge
Smooth, irregular
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducaton coin was used as a means of payment in the Spanish Netherlands, which is now modern-day Belgium, during the reign of Philip IV from 1637 to 1666. It was made of silver with a purity of .944 and weighed 16.24 grams. Despite its relatively small size, the coin was an important part of the economy at the time and was used for everyday transactions. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of the region.
