© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Escalin / Schelling - Philip IV
| Silver (.582) | 5.26 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1657 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (0.30) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.582) |
| Weight | 5.26 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Crowned arms over cross of Saint Andrew dividing date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID · AVS · DVX · BVRG · BR · Zc
16 40
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Burgundiae Brabantiae, etc
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant, etc.
Comment
Antwerp mint (hand mintmark): KM#52.1, GH-333-1
Maastricht mint (star): KM#52.2, GH 333-2
Brussels mint (angel head): KM#52.3, GH 333-3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The Duchy of Brabant, where the coin was minted, was part of the Spanish Netherlands, which was a territory that was under Spanish rule. However, during the reign of Philip IV, the Dutch Revolt was taking place, which was a rebellion against Spanish rule. This coin was minted in 1621, just a few years before the Dutch Revolt would eventually lead to the independence of the Dutch Republic in 1648. Despite the turmoil, the coin still bears the image of Philip IV, indicating the continued Spanish influence in the region.
