© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Gold Ducaton - Charles II
| Gold (.948) | 22.31 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1696-1700 |
| Value | ½ Ducaton = 4 Sovereigns (12) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.948) |
| Weight | 22.31 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#349131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of King Charles II of Spain supported by two lions, with Order of the Golden Fleece below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVX · BVRG · C · FLAND · Z c 16 · 96 ·
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae, comes Flandriae, et caetera.
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders, and so forth.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Ducaton - Charles II 1696-1700 from Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles II, who was the King of Spain and the Spanish Netherlands at the time. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing economic influence of the Dutch Republic, which was a major trading power in the region. The fact that it was made of gold and had a relatively high weight of 22.31 grams suggests that it was intended to be a valuable and prestigious coin, possibly used for large transactions or as a store of value.
