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Patagon - Philip IV
1665 year| Silver (.873) | 28.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1665 |
| Value | 1 Patagon = 48 Stuivers (2.40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.873) |
| Weight | 28.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#347301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms
Script: Latin
Edge
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Patagon coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was minted in 1665, just a few years after the Dutch Revolt, which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic. Despite the political instability, the coin still bears the image of Philip IV, the King of Spain, indicating the continued influence of Spanish rule in the region.
