2 Sovereigns - Charles III 1711 front 2 Sovereigns - Charles III 1711 back
2 Sovereigns - Charles III 1711 photo
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2 Sovereigns - Charles III

1711 year
Gold (.919) 11.06 g -
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Charles III (1709-1711)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1711
Value
2 Sovereigns
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Gold (.919)
Weight
11.06 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#304108
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms in collar of the Golden Fleece, date divided above

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID • AVST • DVX BVRG • BRABANT • Zc 17 11

Comment

An exceedingly rare coin, the most recent sale (the coin in the photo) hammered at 98,000 euro in Jean Elsen Auction 148, lot # 602, Sept. 2021.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1711 Charles III 2 Sovereigns coin from the Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The coin was issued during the War of the Spanish Succession, which lasted from 1701 to 1714 and involved much of Europe, including the Spanish Netherlands. Despite the conflict, the coin still bears the image of Charles III, who was the ruling king of Spain at the time, and features the standard circulation coin design of the era. This coin is a unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of the complex political and military events that shaped the region during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1711  2574 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Sovereigns - Charles III 1711 coin.