© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
3 Silver Reals - Albert and Isabella
| Silver (.896) | 9.19 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Lordship of Tournai, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1605-1611 |
| Value | 3 Reals = 15 Patards (0.75) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 9.19 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Austria-Burgundy arms over Burgundian cross, dividing the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVCES · BVRG · DOM · TORNA
Translation: Archdukes of Austria, Dukes of Burgundy, Lords of Tournai
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Silver Reals coin from Spanish Netherlands is that it was minted during the reign of Albert and Isabella, who were the rulers of the Habsburg Netherlands, a region that includes present-day Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of the Netherlands. This coin was minted in the city of Tournai, which was an important center for coin production during that time. The coin's design features the effigies of Albert and Isabella on one side and the coat of arms of the Lordship of Tournai on the other. It was made of silver with a purity of .896 and weighs 9.19 grams.
