© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Escalin - Philip IV
| Silver (.582) | 5.26 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | County of Artois (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip VII (1621-1659) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1635 |
| Value | 1 Escalin = 6 Sols (Patards or Stuivers) (0.30) |
| Currency | Florin (1506-1659) |
| Composition | Silver (.582) |
| Weight | 5.26 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms on burgundian cross dividing date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID · AVST · DVX ·BVR · C · ART· Zc
1626
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae dux Burgundiae comes Artesiae etc.
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Artois, etc.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the French States. The County of Artois, where the coin was minted, was a region in the north of France that was constantly disputed between France and Spain. The coin's minting during the reign of Philip IV of Spain, who ruled over a vast empire that included much of Europe and the Americas, speaks to the complex political and economic ties between the two powers. Despite the turmoil, the coin's silver content and weight suggest that it was still widely used for trade and commerce during this time.
