1 Sovereign - Albert and Isabella ND (1611-1617) front 1 Sovereign - Albert and Isabella ND (1611-1617) back
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1 Sovereign - Albert and Isabella ND

 
Gold (.989) 5.15 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
Ruling authority
Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1611-1617
Value
1 Sovereign
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Gold (.989)
Weight
5.15 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#95902
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned shield of arms surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVCES BVRG ET BRAB

Translation: ...Archdukes of Austria, Dukes of Burgundy and Brabant

Comment

Maastricht was known to have struck coins, but none are known in any collection.

Brussels type is rated  very rare (R4) by Delmonte

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign coin from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) is that it was minted during the reign of Albert and Isabella, who were the rulers of the Habsburg Netherlands, a region that includes present-day Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of the Netherlands. This coin was minted in 1611-1617 and is made of gold with a purity of .989, weighing 5.15 grams. It is a rare and valuable coin among collectors, especially those interested in the history of the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1611-1614)  104 - - - - - -
ND (1612-1617)  1632 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sovereign - Albert and Isabella ND (1611-1617) coin.