© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Silver Gulden / Florin - Albert and Isabella
| Silver (.833) | 13.71 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1599-1603 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Gulden) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 13.71 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#103349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered arms surrounded by collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, divides date. Mint mark at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHIDVCES · AVST · DVCES · BVRG · BRAB · Z
15 99
Unabridged legend: Archiduces Austriae Duces Burgundiae Brabantiae etcetera.
Translation: Archduke and Archduchess of Austria, Duke and Duchess of Burgundy, Brabant, etcetera.
Comment
Known as a Zilveren gulden (Dutch) or Florin d'argent (French)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Silver Gulden / Florin - Albert and Isabella 1599-1603 from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) 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 Spanish Netherlands, a territory that included much of modern-day Belgium and parts of the Netherlands. This period saw significant economic growth and cultural development in the region, and the coin is a tangible reminder of that era.
