1 Ducaton - Charles II (Fourth bust, piedfort of double weight) 1694 front 1 Ducaton - Charles II (Fourth bust, piedfort of double weight) 1694 back
1 Ducaton - Charles II (Fourth bust, piedfort of double weight) 1694 photo
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1 Ducaton - Charles II Fourth bust, piedfort of double weight

1694 year
Silver (.944) 64.98 g -
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States)
King
Charles II (1665-1700)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1694
Value
1 Ducaton (3)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Silver (.944)
Weight
64.98 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#274566
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms surrounded by the collar of the rder of the GOlden Fleece, suppoerted by two lions. Date at top, divided by crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVST - DVX BVRG - C FLAND Z 16 94

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a piedfort, which means it was struck multiple times to create a thicker and heavier coin than usual. This particular coin weighs 64.98 grams, making it significantly heavier than a standard Ducaton coin.