© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Patagon - Philip IV
| Silver (.873) | 14 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Lordship of Tournai, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1665 |
| Value | 1 Patagon (1.2) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.873) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#358752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · ARCHID · AVST · DVX · BVRG · DOM · TOR ·
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austria Dux Burgundie Dominus Tornesis
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Lord of Tournai
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The Lordship of Tournai, where the coin was minted, was a territory that was constantly disputed between Spain and the Dutch Republic, and the coin's minting was likely a way for the Spanish to assert their control over the region. Despite this, the coin features the image of Philip IV, the King of Spain, indicating that the Spanish influence was still strong in the area. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the complex political dynamics of the time.
