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1 Patagon - Philip IV
| Silver (.875) | 28.1 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1666 |
| Value | 1 Patagon = 48 Stuivers (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#61026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned arms surrounded by collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVX · BVRG · CO · FLAN Zc
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders, etc.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Patagon - Philip IV 1622-1666 from Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) made of Silver (.875) weighing 28.1 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a profound impact on the region and the coinage of the time. The Patagon coin was minted in 1622, just a few years after the start of the war, and its production was likely affected by the conflict. The coin's design, which features an image of Philip IV, may have been influenced by the political and social upheaval of the time.
