© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Patagon - Charles II
| Silver (.875) | 14.05 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1666-1692 |
| Value | ½ Patagon = 24 Stuivers (1.20) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 14.05 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms surrounded by the collar of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVX BVRG ET CO FLAN Z
Comment
The size of this coin is approximately 17.42 Dutch marc coins and its aloi is X deniers XI½ grains of pure silver. Hand-made with a total of 292,831 pieces.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Patagon coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was minted in 1666, just a few years after the end of the Eighty Years' War, which had devastated much of the region. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, with intricate designs on both sides. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process speaks to the region's rich history of mining and trade.
