1 Ducaton - Charles II (First bust) 1666-1676 front 1 Ducaton - Charles II (First bust) 1666-1676 back
1 Ducaton - Charles II (First bust) 1666-1676 photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

1 Ducaton - Charles II First bust

 
Silver (.944) 32.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States)
King
Charles II (1665-1700)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1666-1676
Value
1 Ducaton (3)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Silver (.944)
Weight
32.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#359974
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms surrounded by the collar of the order of the Golden Fleece, supported by two lions.

Script: Latin

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

Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Flandriae etc.

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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducaton - Charles II (First bust) 1666-1676 coin from Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles II, who was the King of Spain and the Spanish Netherlands, and it was a time of great political and economic upheaval. The coin's minting was likely a response to the need for a stable currency in the region, and it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the region and the people who lived there.