© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
¼ Real - Albert and Isabella
| Billon (.396 silver) | 1.4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1603-1611 |
| Value | ¼ Real = 1¼ stuivers (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Billon (.396 silver) |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#192952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned firesteel (vuurijzer) divides date, jewel of the Golden Fleece hanging below. Mint mark (fleur-de-lis) at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHD · AVST · DVC · BVRG · COM · FLA
16 03
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Dukes of Burgundy, Counts of Flanders.
Comment
See for Brabant:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The reign of Albert and Isabella (1603-1611) was marked by conflicts with the Dutch Republic and the struggle for independence in the Low Countries. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time remained consistent, with the ¼ Real coin being a widely used denomination for everyday transactions. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was also a common practice during this period, as it helped to conserve precious metal resources while still maintaining the coin's value.
