© De Witte - Domaine public (1896)
© De Witte - Domaine public (1896)
Sovereign "Lion d’Or" - Charles II
1691 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1691 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#394524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms divides date at top, surrounded by collar of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID • AVST • DVX • BVRG • BRABAN • Zc • 16 91
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Lion d'Or" coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Spanish Netherlands, which included the Duchy of Brabant and the Belgian States, was under Spanish rule at the time, and the coin was minted during the reign of Charles II, who was the King of Spain and the Netherlands. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin was still widely accepted and used as a form of currency throughout the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1691 | 2222 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Sovereign "Lion d’Or" - Charles II 1691 coin.
