© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducaton - Albert and Isabella Piedfort of double weight
| Silver (.944) | 64.0 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1618-1620 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.944) |
| Weight | 64.0 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms supported by lions, jewel of the Golden Fleece below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVCES · BVRG · BRAB · Z.ᶜ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducaton - Albert and Isabella (Piedfort of double weight) coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was issued by Albert VII, Archduke of Austria, and his wife Isabella Clara Eugenia, who ruled the region from 1618 to 1620. During their reign, the Dutch Revolt was ongoing, and the coin may have been used as a means of financing the military efforts of the Spanish crown. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists today.
