© 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 Ecu Robustus - Brabant Revolt
1584 year| Silver | 27.32 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Brabant States in Revolt (1577-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1584 |
| Value | 1 Ecu (Daalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.32 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#268881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Warrior in ancient dress standing, raising sword in right hand and holding shield in left, head turned right. Behind him, the Brabant Lion
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONFORTARE · ET · ESTO · ROBVSTVS
Comment
During the period of revolt in the Low Countries against the Spanish crown, issues were struck by the Brabant "states" in revolt 1578-1581 and 1584-85Interesting fact
The 1 Ecu Robustus - Brabant Revolt 1584 coin from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of political turmoil. The Brabant Revolt, which took place from 1584 to 1585, was a rebellion against Spanish rule in the Low Countries. The coin's design, which features a robustus (a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle) on one side and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant on the other, may have been intended to symbolize the strength and resistance of the people during this time of upheaval.
