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© Sincona AG
Gold Ducaton / 8 Sovereigns - Charles II
1687 year| Gold (.948) | 44.3 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1687 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#355917 |
|---|---|
| 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 • BVRG BRABAN • Zc 16 • 87
Comment
The KM and GH catalogs do not differentiate the 1687 from later dates (see link), but the bust is younger, with different vestments, and Delmonte assigns it a unique number.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ducaton / 8 Sovereigns - Charles II 1687 from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Nine Years' War (1688-1697) which was a conflict between France and the Holy Roman Empire, and the coin's minting was likely a response to the economic demands of the time.
