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1 Crown - Philip IV 1627-1643 photo
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1 Crown - Philip IV

 
Gold (.895) 3.41 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States)
King
Philip IV (1621-1665)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1627-1643
Value
1 Couronne = 42 Stuivers = 84 Groot (2.10)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Gold (.895)
Weight
3.41 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#128882
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms flanded by crowned firesteels with jewel of Golden Fleece.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVX · BVRG · CO · FL · Zc

Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders, etc.

Comment

Known as a kroon (Dutch) or couronne (French)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The reign of Philip IV (1627-1643) saw the Thirty Years' War, which had a devastating impact on the region's economy and population. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and detailed design.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1627  834 - - - - - -
1631  13000 - - - - - -
1640  15000 - - - - - -

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