© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
10 Stivers ½ Silver Gulden - Albert and Isabella
| Silver (.667) | 8.56 g | 32 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 | 1601-1603 |
| Value | ½ Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.667) |
| Weight | 8.56 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Burgundian cross decorated with a ribbon. Value below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· ARCHIDVCES · AVST · DVCES · BVRG · ET · BRAB · Z ·
X
Unabridged legend:
Archiduces Austria duces Burgundiae Brabantiae etcetera
X stuivers
Translation:
... Archdukes of Austria, Dukes of Burgundy, Brabant, etcetera
Ten stuivers
Comment
Also known as ½ Florin d'argent (French) or ½ Zilveren Gulden (Dutch)Interesting 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 Duchy of Brabant, a region that is now part of Belgium. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic needs of the region, as the standardization of coinage was an important aspect of trade and commerce during this time period. Despite the political instability of the era, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the economic and cultural achievements of the region.
