2 Patagon - Philip IV 1623-1634 front 2 Patagon - Philip IV 1623-1634 back
2 Patagon - Philip IV 1623-1634 photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

2 Patagon - Philip IV

 
Silver (.875) 56.2 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Artois (French States)
Count
Philip VII (1621-1659)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1623-1634
Value
2 Patagon
Currency
Florin (1506-1659)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
56.2 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#434409
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms surrounded by the collar of the Golden Fleece.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVX · BVRG · CO · ART · Zc

Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae dux Burgundiae comes Artesiae etc.

Translation: Archduke of Austria, duke of Burgundy, count of Artois, etc.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). This conflict had a profound impact on the political and economic landscape of the continent, and it's fascinating to think that this coin was circulating during such a pivotal moment in history.