1 Ducaton - Philip IV (First bust) 1623-1636 front 1 Ducaton - Philip IV (First bust) 1623-1636 back
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1 Ducaton - Philip IV First bust

 
Silver (.944) 32.48 g 43 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Philip IV (1621-1665)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1623-1636
Value
1 Ducaton
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Silver (.944)
Weight
32.48 g
Diameter
43 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#61010
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms supported by lions, bearing the jewel of the Golden Fleece

Script: Latin

Lettering: · ARCHID · AVST · DV X BVRG · BRAB · Zc.

Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant, etc.

Comment

The date list is based on Van Gelder & Hoc, including the corrections in the supplement, and differs significantly from the date list in Krause (KM). 

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducaton coin from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) minted during the reign of Philip IV (1623-1636) was considered a high-denomination coin during its time, with a value equivalent to 60 silver pesos. Its silver content of .944 was also unusually high, making it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1633  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducaton - Philip IV (First bust) 1623-1636 coin.