© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Patagon - Philip IV
| Silver (.873) | 14.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1665 |
| Value | ½ Patagon = 24 Stuivers (1.20) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.873) |
| Weight | 14.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#359966 |
|---|---|
| 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 · ET · CO· FLAN Zc
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Duxs Burgundiae et Comes Flandriae etc.
Translation: ...Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, and Count of Flanders etc.
Comment
Philip's half patagons (mintage 446,824 across all dates) are less common than his patagons (mintage 2,665,728)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The County of Flanders, where the coin was minted, was part of the Spanish Netherlands, which was a Spanish territory in the Low Countries. During the reign of Philip IV (1622-1665), the region was experiencing political and economic instability, including conflicts with the Dutch Republic and the impact of the Thirty Years' War. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the region continued to be minted, with the ½ Patagon being one example of a coin that was produced during this time.
