½ Souverain - Albert and Isabella ND (1612-1613) front ½ Souverain - Albert and Isabella ND (1612-1613) back
½ Souverain - Albert and Isabella ND (1612-1613) photo
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½ Souverain - Albert and Isabella ND

 
Gold (.919) 2.77 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
Ruling authority
Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1612-1613
Value
½ Sovereign
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Gold (.919)
Weight
2.77 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#104954
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Floriate cross bearing arms of Austria-Burgundy at center.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVCES BVRG ET BRAB Z

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Souverain coin from Spanish Netherlands is that it was minted during the reign of Albert and Isabella, who were the rulers of the Habsburg Netherlands, a region that includes present-day Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of the Netherlands. This coin was minted in 1612-1613 and is made of gold (.919) with a weight of 2.77 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1612-1613)  1433 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Souverain - Albert and Isabella ND (1612-1613) coin.