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© Sincona AG
1 Ducaton - Philip IV First bust; piedfort of triple weight
| Silver (.944) | 97.44 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1623-1636 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.944) |
| Weight | 97.44 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of King Philip IV of Spain on square shield, supported by lions holding crown above, with order of the Golden Fleece below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · ARCHID · AVST · DV X · BVRG · BRAB · Ƶc .
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae, Brabantis, et caetera.
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant, and so forth.
Comment
In KM, this type is listed as 3 Ducatons, but de Witte (Vol. 3, p. 115 and following) cites mint records indicating these were presentation piedforts for mint officials, and that the highest value silver coin struck for circulation was the 1 Ducaton (see link) .Interesting fact
The 1 Ducaton coin from Spanish Netherlands featuring Philip IV's first bust is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after piece among coin collectors and historians.
