© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Ducaton - Philip V Piedfort; 2 ducaton weight
| Silver | 65.2 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1703-1705 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 65.2 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#331863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned manifold arms supported by 2 lions, date divided above
Script: Latin
Lettering: BURGUND • DUX • BRABAN • Zc 17 03
Unabridged legend: Burgundiae dux Brabantiae etcetera
Translation: Duke of Burgundy, Brabant, etcetera
Interesting fact
The Ducaton coin was minted during the reign of Philip V of Spain, who was also known as Philip II of Spain. He was the first Spanish monarch to rule the Netherlands, and his reign lasted from 1700 to 1724. The coin was minted in the Duchy of Brabant, which was a region in the Spanish Netherlands that is now part of Belgium. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant on one side and the image of Philip V on the other. The coin's weight of 65.2 grams makes it a Piedfort, which is a type of coin that was minted with a heavier weight than usual. Piedforts were often used as presentation pieces or as gifts for dignitaries, and they are highly sought after by collectors today.
