© Dazaya (CC BY)
© Dazaya (CC BY)
1 Escalin - Philip IV
| Silver (.583) | 5.30 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Lordship of Tournai, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1664 |
| Value | 6 Patards (Stuivers) (0.30) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.583) |
| Weight | 5.30 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#53057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms crowned of Philip IV on the cross of Saint Andrew
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID(uce)• AVS(triae)• DUX BVR(gundiae)• D(omini) TOR(naci)• Z
16 37
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Lord of Tournai, etc.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The Lordship of Tournai, where the coin was minted, was a region that was constantly disputed between Spain and the Dutch Republic, and the coin's minting was likely a way for the Spanish to assert their control over the region. Despite this, the coin features the image of Philip IV, the King of Spain, indicating the coin's connection to the Spanish crown. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of the region and the political tensions that existed during that time.
