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1 Schelling / Escalin - Albert and Isabella
| Silver (.582) | 5.26 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1616-1621 (1612-1621) |
| Value | 6 Stuivers (0.30) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.582) |
| Weight | 5.26 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#66271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned arms over Burgundian cross, dividing date (if present). Legend ends with mint mark (fleur-de-lis).
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVCES BVRG & CO X FL Z
Translation: ..Archdukes of Austria, Dukes of Burgundy Counts of Flanders etc.
Comment
EscalinInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was issued by Albert and Isabella, who were the rulers of the Spanish Netherlands during a period of great conflict between the Dutch Republic and Spain. Despite the political tensions, the coin still bears the image of the Spanish king and queen, highlighting the complex political dynamics of the time.
