© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
2 Sovereigns - Charles II
1668 year| Gold (.947) | 11.11 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1668 |
| Value | 2 Souverain = 13 Gulden 6 Stuivers (13.30) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.947) |
| Weight | 11.11 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#402499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of arms surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARHID · AVST · DVX · BVRG · CO · FLAN · Zc ·
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders, etc.
Comment
The KM catalog states this type is unique, making the example in the images the only known specimen.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1668 Charles II 2 Sovereigns coin from the Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles II, who was the King of Spain and the Spanish Netherlands at the time. However, the coin was minted in the city of Bruges, which was part of the County of Flanders, which was a separate political entity from the Spanish Netherlands. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued during a time of political upheaval and change, and it serves as a reminder of the complex history of the region during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1668 | 508 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Sovereigns - Charles II 1668 coin.
