© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Patard - Albert and Isabella
| Billon (.240 silver) | 1.88 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Lordship of Tournai, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1618 (1612-1618) |
| Value | 1 Patard (Stuiver) (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Billon (.240 silver) |
| Weight | 1.88 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned arms dividing date (if present).
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVC BVRG DOM TORN Z
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Patard coin from Spanish Netherlands is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Albert and Isabella, who were the rulers of the Habsburg Netherlands, a territory that included present-day Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of the Netherlands. This period saw significant economic growth and cultural development in the region, and the coinage issued during this time reflects the increasing prosperity and influence of the Spanish Netherlands.
