© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Ducaton - Philip IV
1635 year| Silver (.944) | 32.48 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Artois (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip VII (1621-1659) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1635 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton (1 Ducatone) |
| Currency | Florin (1506-1659) |
| Composition | Silver (.944) |
| Weight | 32.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#361119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lions support crowned shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DV X · BVRG · CO · ART · Zc
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae dux Burgundiae comes Artesiae etc.
Translation: Archduke of Austria, duke of Burgundy, count of Artois, etc.
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducaton coin was used as a form of currency in the County of Artois, which is now a region in northern France, but was once a separate state. The coin was minted in 1635 during the reign of Philip IV, also known as Philip the Great, who was the King of France from 1610 until his death in 1643. The coin was made of silver with a purity of .944, which means it contained 94.4% silver, and it weighed 32.48 grams. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, and its historical significance and beauty make it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.