Belgium Belgian States Brussels, City of
2 Gulden - Siege of 1584-1585 1584 front 2 Gulden - Siege of 1584-1585 1584 back
2 Gulden - Siege of 1584-1585 1584 photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Gulden - Siege of 1584-1585 1584 front 2 Gulden - Siege of 1584-1585 1584 back
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

2 Gulden - Siege of

1584 year
Silver 28.43 g -
Description
Issuer
 City of Brussels (Belgian States)
Period
 Eighty Years' War (1568-1648)
Year
 1584
Value
 2 Florins (Gulden)
Currency
 Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
 Silver
Weight
 28.43 g
Shape
 Square (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered, Klippe (one-sided)
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#360523
Rarity index
 97%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Struck in Brussels during the second siege by Spanish troops under Alexander Farnese (August 1584-March 1585).

See also

In the same collection

See Also

In the same collection
2 Florins - Siege of front 2 Florins - Siege of back 2 Florins - Siege of 1584 year
Extremely rare standard circulation coin issued by City of Brussels, square shape, demonetized. Belongs to period Eighty Years' War (1568-1648).
Gold 1.99 g -
3 Florin - Siege of front 3 Florin - Siege of back 3 Florin - Siege of 1579 year
Extremely rare standard circulation coin issued by City of Brussels, square shape, demonetized.
Gold 4.02 g -