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1 Gold Gulden "Burgundian: Guilder " - Philip II
| Gold (.771) | 3.26 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1567-1570 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Gulden) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.771) |
| Weight | 3.26 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Saint Andrew, nimbate and holding his cross in right hand and bible in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR
Comment
Florin de Bourgogne - Felipe IIInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gold Gulden "Burgundian: Guilder" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip II of Spain, who was also known as Philip II of Belgium, and was part of a series of coins that were issued to standardize currency across the Spanish Netherlands. This coin, in particular, was minted in the Duchy of Brabant, which is now a part of modern-day Belgium.
