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2 Sovereigns - Charles II First Bust
| Gold (.919) | 11.08 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1667-1694 |
| Value | 2 Sovereigns |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.919) |
| Weight | 11.08 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Script: Latin
Lettering: · ARCHID · AVST · DVX ·BVRG · BRAB · Zc
Comment
Alignment of mints, mint marks and catalog references:Antwerp (hand) - KM 82.1, GH 344-1, Delm 184
Brussels (head) - KM 82.2, GH 344-2, Delm 191
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The Dutch Revolt, which began in 1568, had led to the formation of the Dutch Republic in 1588, and the Spanish Netherlands was still under Spanish rule. The coin's minting was likely a way for the Spanish government to assert its authority and control over the region, despite the ongoing conflict.
