© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
1 Duit - Philip IV
| Copper | 1.91 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1659 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.91 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVX BVR ET CO FL[AN] Z
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders, etc.
Comment
GigotInteresting fact
The 1 Duit coin from Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) made of Copper weighing 1.91g was minted during the reign of Philip IV (1623-1659) and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the County of Flanders on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment in the Spanish Netherlands, which was a region that was under Spanish rule at the time. The use of copper as the material for the coin was a common practice during this period, as it was a readily available and affordable metal. Today, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
