© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Souverain d'Or - Philip IV
| Gold (.919) | 11.09 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Artois (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip VII (1621-1659) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1632-1634 |
| Value | 2 Souverain d'Or |
| Currency | Florin (1506-1659) |
| Composition | Gold (.919) |
| Weight | 11.09 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#361121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms in collar of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DV X · 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 the 2 Souverain d'Or coin from County of Artois (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Philip IV, who ruled France from 1623 to 1643, and was part of a series of coins minted to help finance the Thirty Years' War, a devastating conflict that lasted from 1618 to 1648. Despite the turmoil of this period, the 2 Souverain d'Or coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
