© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Crown - Philip IV
| Gold (.895) | 3.41 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1657 |
| Value | 1 Crown (1 Kroon) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#129439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms flanked by two crowned firesteels.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVX BVRG BRAB Zc
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant, etc.
Comment
Known as Couronne d'Or (French).
Alignment of the mint, mint marks and catalog references:
Antwerp (hand) - KM A57.2 , GH 326-1, Delm. 171, Fb 109, Witte 999
Brussels (head) - KM A57.1, GH 326-3, Delm. 180, Witte 1019
's-Hertogenbosch (tree) - GH 326-4, Delm. 183, Witte 1039
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The Dutch Revolt, which began in 1568, was a rebellion against Spanish rule that lasted for over a century. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Philip IV, the King of Spain, indicating that the Spanish monarchy continued to exert its influence over the region even during this period of unrest.
