© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Ducaton - Charles II Second bust
| Silver (.944) | 32.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1684-1687 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#359975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 (Second bust) 1684-1687 coin from Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, 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 Spanish Netherlands, but the region was constantly threatened by the Dutch Republic, which was a powerful neighbor. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a popular form of currency in the region and is now a sought-after collector's item.
