© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Patagon - Charles II
| Silver (.875) | 28.1 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Lordship of Tournai, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1666-1667 |
| Value | 1 Patagon (2.40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.1 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#358997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms surrounded by collar of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVX · BVRG · DOM · TOR Zc
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Dominus Tornesis
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Lord of Tournai
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Patagon - Charles II 1666-1667 from Spanish Netherlands (Lordship of Tournai, Belgian States) made of Silver (.875) weighing 28.1 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Spanish Netherlands, which included present-day Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of the Netherlands, was a Spanish possession at the time, and the coin was minted during the reign of Charles II, who ruled from 1666 to 1667. This was a period of political and economic upheaval, with the Dutch Republic to the north fighting for independence from Spain, and the French threatening from the south. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.
