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2 Sovereigns - Philip IV
| Gold (.947) | 11.08 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1647 |
| Value | 2 Souverain = 13 Gulden 6 Stuivers (13.30) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.947) |
| Weight | 11.08 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Philip IV surrounded by collar of Order of the Golden Fleece
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVX · BVRG · CO · FLAN · Zc ·
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders, etc.
Comment
The value of this type changed from 12 gulden to 13.3 gulden in 1644.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The reign of Philip IV (1638-1647) saw the Thirty Years War, a devastating conflict that lasted from 1618 to 1648 and involved much of Europe, including the Spanish Netherlands. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and detailed design.
