© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Sovereigns - Philip IV Type
| Gold (.947) | 11.08 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Lordship of Tournai, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1657 |
| Value | 2 Sovereigns (13.30) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.947) |
| Weight | 11.08 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#358770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield surrounded by collar of the Golden Fleece
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVX · BVRG · DOM · TOR · Zc
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy Lord of Tournai, etc.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was minted in the Lordship of Tournai, which was a part of the Belgian States, and it was during the reign of Philip IV of Spain. At that time, the Spanish Netherlands was facing economic and political challenges, including inflation, religious conflicts, and struggles for power. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a valuable and widely used form of currency in the region.