© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Ducat - Philip II Spanish type ND
| Gold | 3.48 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Zeeland (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1581-1583 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#362664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spanish arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVCATVS· CO· ZEL· VAL· HISP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political and religious turmoil in the Netherlands. The County of Zeeland was a Protestant region that was part of the Dutch States, which were fighting for independence from Catholic Spain. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Philip II, the Catholic King of Spain, indicating the complex political and religious dynamics of the time.
