© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Patagon - Philip IV
| Silver (.873) | 28.25 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | County of Artois (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip VII (1621-1659) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1640 |
| Value | 1 Patagon = 2 Florins 8 Stuyvers (2.40) |
| Currency | Florin (1506-1659) |
| Composition | Silver (.873) |
| Weight | 28.25 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms surrounded by the collar of the Golden Fleece
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVX · BVRG · CO · ART · Zc
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae dux Burgundiae comes Artesiae etc.
Translation: Archduke of Austria, duke of Burgundy, count of Artois, etc.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the French States. Philip IV, also known as Philip the Fair, was the King of France at the time and was known for his attempts to consolidate power and centralize the government. The County of Artois, where this coin was minted, was a region in the north of France that was heavily involved in trade and commerce, and the coin was likely used to facilitate trade and transactions in the region. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of the County of Artois.
