© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducaton - Philip IV Second bust, piedfort of double weight
| Silver (.944) | 64.6 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1664 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.944) |
| Weight | 64.6 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms supported by lions, jewel of the Golden Fleece suspended below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVX BVRG BRAB Ƶ c
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant, etc.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The date table is based on Gelder & Hoc, p. 176 and p. 8(sup). and differs from dates in the KM catalog.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The Duchy of Brabant, where the coin was minted, was part of the Spanish Netherlands, which was a territory that was under Spanish rule. During this time, the region was experiencing significant political and economic instability, including the Eighty Years' War, which was a conflict between the Dutch Republic and Spain. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the rich history and culture of the region.
