© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Double Denier - Albert and Isabella 2nd type
| Copper | 2.10 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | County of Burgundy (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Albert VII (1598-1621) |
| Countess | Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1621 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.10 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Arms of Burgundy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DVCES . ET . COMIT . BVRGVNDIAE . 1615
Unabridged legend: duces et comites Burgundiae
Translation: ... dukes and counts of Burgundy.
Interesting fact
The Double Denier coin featuring Albert and Isabella from the County of Burgundy (French States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of political turmoil. The coin was issued during the reign of King Louis XIII, who was only a child at the time, and the regent, Marie de Medici, was struggling to maintain power against the rival factions of the French nobility. Despite this, the coin still bears the portrait of Albert and Isabella, indicating that the county of Burgundy was still maintaining some level of autonomy and independence during this time.
