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1 Sovereign - Philip IV
| Gold (.919) | 5.54 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1648-1665 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.919) |
| Weight | 5.54 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield in collar of the Golden Fleece
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·ARCHID·AVST·DVX·BVRG·BRAB·Zc
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant, etc.
Comment
The alignment with mints and catalog references:
Antwerp - KM 77.1, GH 325-1, Delm 170, Fr 107
Brussels - KM 77.2, GH 325-3, Delm 179, Fr 86
There is disagreement between KM and GH on which mints struck which dates. These are noted in the date table.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The Dutch Revolt, which began in 1568, had led to the formation of the Dutch Republic in 1588, and the Spanish Netherlands was a region that remained under Spanish control. The coin's minting during this period suggests that the Spanish monarchy was still exerting its influence over the region, despite the ongoing conflict.
