© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Patagon Piedfort of triple weight - Philip IV
| Silver (.875) | 84.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1623-1646 |
| Value | 1 Patagon |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 84.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#397817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield in collar of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · ARCHID · AVST · DVX · BVRG · BRAB · Zᶜ.
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant, etc.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a rare example of a "piedfort," which is a type of coin that was struck multiple times to create a thicker and heavier coin than usual. The Patagon coin is a triple-weight piedfort, meaning it was struck three times the normal weight, resulting in its unusual weight of 84.8 grams. This makes it a unique and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
