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Gold Ducaton / 8 Sovereigns - Charles II 1689-1698 front Gold Ducaton / 8 Sovereigns - Charles II 1689-1698 back
Gold Ducaton / 8 Sovereigns - Charles II 1689-1698 photo
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Gold Ducaton / 8 Sovereigns - Charles II 1689-1698 front Gold Ducaton / 8 Sovereigns - Charles II 1689-1698 back
© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl

Gold Ducaton / 8 Sovereigns - Charles II

 
Gold (.948) 44.3 g 44 mm
Description
Issuer
 Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
 Charles II (1665-1700)
Years
 1689-1698
Value
 8 Sovereigns
Currency
 Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
 Gold (.948)
Weight
 44.3 g
Diameter
 44 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#297163
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Crowned arms surrounded by collar of the Golden Fleece, supported by lions on each side.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID • AVST • DVX • BURG BRABANT

Comment

Correspondence of mints, mint marks and catalog references:
Antwerp (hand) - KM#117.2, GH346-1, Delm. 190, Fr 114
Brussels (head) - KM#117.1, GH-346-2, Delm. 196, Fr 115

For the 1687 Brussels see link below

Interesting fact

The Gold Ducaton / 8 Sovereigns coin from the Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) was minted during the reign of Charles II (1689-1698). It is made of gold with a purity of .948 and weighs 44.3 grams.