Escalin / Schelling - Albert and Isabella 1616-1621 (1612-1621) front Escalin / Schelling - Albert and Isabella 1616-1621 (1612-1621) back
Escalin / Schelling - Albert and Isabella 1616-1621 (1612-1621) photo
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Escalin / Schelling - Albert and Isabella

 
Silver (.583) 5.26 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
Ruling authority
Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1616-1621 (1612-1621)
Value
1 Schilling (0.30)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Silver (.583)
Weight
5.26 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#61008
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Crowned eight-fold arms over Burgundian cross. Legend ends with mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVCES BVRG [ET] BR Z

Comment

Known as escalin (French) or schelling (Dutch).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was issued by Albert and Isabella, who were the rulers of the Duchy of Brabant, a region that is now part of modern-day Belgium. During their reign, the Dutch States, which included the Duchy of Brabant, were fighting for independence from Spain, which led to a period of political instability and economic upheaval. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time continued to be minted, and this particular coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of the region during that period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1612-1614)  11464 - - - - - -

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