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© Kunst Historisches Museum Wien (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
2 Sovereigns - Albert and Isabella Piedfort of triple weight ND
| Gold | 33.19 g | 38 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 | 1614-1616 |
| Value | 6 Sovereigns (39.9) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 33.19 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#418779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of arms surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVSTRIÆ DVCES BVRGVNDIÆ ET BRABANT Zc
Translation: ...Austria, Dukes of Burgundy and Brabant
Comment
Both Delmonte (1616 as Delm G #157) and GH (1614 as #304-3b p3) list dated piedforts, but Delmonte does not list the undated one.
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 Spanish Netherlands during a period of great religious and political tension. The coin's minting was likely a symbol of the rulers' power and influence during this time.
