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1 Patagon - Charles II Type II
| Silver (.875) | 28.1 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1694-1700 |
| Value | 1 Patagon = 48 Stuivers (2.40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.1 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Date at top divided by crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVX · BVRG · C · FLAND · Zc 17 00
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Flandriae, etc.
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders, etc.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Patagon coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was minted during the reign of Charles II, who was the King of Spain and the Netherlands at the time. However, the Netherlands was in the midst of a rebellion against Spanish rule, which would eventually lead to the formation of the Dutch Republic in 1648. Despite this political instability, the coin was still widely used and valued for its silver content.
