© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Patagon - Albert and Isabella
1620 (1619-1620) years| Silver (.875) | 14.05 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1620 (1619-1620) |
| Value | ½ Patagon = 24 Stuivers (1.20) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 14.05 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#135403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms surrounded by collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVCES · BVRG · ET · CO · FL
Translation: ...Archdukes of Austria, Dukes of Burgundy and Counts of Flanders
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Patagon coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was issued by Albert and Isabella, who were the rulers of the Spanish Netherlands, but the region was experiencing significant unrest and protests against Spanish rule. This coin was minted in 1619-1620, a time when the Dutch Revolt was ongoing, and it is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people of the region that they were able to continue minting coins despite the political upheaval.
