© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Ducaton - Charles II Fourth bust
| Silver (.944) | 32.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1686-1698 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.944) |
| Weight | 32.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned, quartered arms with lion supporters between whom below hangs the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Date at top divided by crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · ARCHID · AVST · DVX · BVRG · BRABAN · Zc
Unabridged legend: Archiducis Austriae dux Burgundiae Brabantiae, etc.
Translation: ...Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Brabant, etc.
Edge
Smooth. Corded (1686 only)
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIC TVTA ET TOTA MANEBO ANNO REGNI VIGESIMO (1686 only)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducaton - Charles II (Fourth bust) 1686-1698 coin from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles II, who was the King of Spain and the ruler of the Spanish Netherlands, a region that included present-day Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of the Netherlands. During this time, the region was facing economic and political challenges, including the effects of the Nine Years' War (1688-1697) and the subsequent Treaty of Ryswick, which had a significant impact on the region's economy and trade. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a popular form of currency in the region and is now a sought-after collector's item.
