© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
¼ Patagon - Philip IV
| Silver (.875) | 6.8 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Artois (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip VII (1621-1659) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1635 |
| Value | ¼ Patagon = 12 Stuivers (0.6) |
| Currency | Florin (1506-1659) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#326228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Austria-Spain-Burgundy surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVX · BVRG · CO · ART · Zc
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae dvx Burgundiae comes Artesiae etc.
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Artois, etc.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648), which was a religious conflict that involved many European states, including France, where the County of Artois was located. Despite the conflict, the coin still features the image of Philip IV, the King of Spain, who ruled over a vast empire that included much of Europe and the Americas. This coin is a small but tangible reminder of the complex political and religious landscape of 17th-century Europe.
