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© Schulman auction house
1 Patagon - Albert and Isabella
| Silver (.873) | 28.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1616-1621 (1612-1621) |
| Value | 1 Patagon = 48 Stuivers (2.40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.873) |
| Weight | 28.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#347298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Date (if present) above crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · ARCHI · D: AVST · DVCES · BVRG · ET · CO˙ FL
Unabridged legend: Archiduces Austriae Duces Burgundiae et Comes Flandriae
Translation: ...Archdukes of Austria, Dukes of Burgundy, and Counts of Flanders
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Patagon coin is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was issued by Albert and Isabella, who were the rulers of the Spanish Netherlands during a period of great conflict and instability in the region. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency throughout the region, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce during this time.
