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½ Patagon - Albert and Isabella
| Silver (.875) | 14.05 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1616-1621 (1612-1621) |
| Value | ½ Patagon |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 14.05 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Spain-Austria-Burgundy surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Script: Latin
Lettering: · ARCHID · AVST · DVCES · BVRG · ET· BRAB ·
Unabridged legend: Archiduces Austriae, Duces Burgundiae et Brabantiae
Translation: Archdukes of Austria, dukes of Burgundy and Brabant
Edge
Plain
Comment
A. de Witte# 914/915781,670 half-Patagons or pieces of 24 Sols were manufactured in Antwerp, from October 1, 1612 to May 29, 1621.
257,072 demi-Patagons were made in Brussels from May 20, 1612 to September 4, 1621.
29,084 demi-Patagons were made in Bois-le-Duc, from February 1, 1614 to December 13, 1623.
Another workshop mark: a tree for Bois-le-Duc.
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 Duchy of Brabant, a region that is now part of Belgium. However, during their reign, the Dutch Revolt was taking place, which was a rebellion against Spanish rule. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of the Spanish king, Philip III, indicating the complex political dynamics at play during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1612-1614) ★ | 1465 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1612-1615) 🖑 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Patagon - Albert and Isabella 1616-1621 (1612-1621) coin.
