© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Albertins - Albert and Isabella
| Gold (.895) | 5.15 g | 28 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 | 1601-1607 |
| Value | 2 Albertijn (5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.895) |
| Weight | 5.15 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Burgundian cross, from which jewel of the Golden Fleece is suspended, dividing date. MIntmark above crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVCES AVST DVCES BVRG Z COM FLA
Unabridged legend: Archiduces Austriae Duces Burgundiae et Comes Flandriae
Translation: ...Archdukes of Austria, Dukes of Burgundy and Counts of Flanders
Comment
Double AlbertinVariants:
Two main legend variants are listed in the KM and GH catalogs:
- KM#2.1, GH 284-6b. Reverse legend ARCHI D AUST DVCES BVRG Z COM FLA (main photos are sub-variant with ARCHIDVCES)
- KM#2.2, GH284-6a. Reverse legend ARCHID AVST DVCES BVRG COM FLAN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Albertins coin is that it was minted during a time of political and religious turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was issued by Albert VII, Archduke of Austria, and his wife Isabella Clara Eugenia, who ruled the region from 1601 to 1607. During their reign, the Dutch Revolt was ongoing, and the coin may have been used as a means of financing the military efforts of the Spanish crown. Despite the turmoil, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1607 | 3496 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Albertins - Albert and Isabella 1601-1607 coin.
