© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Sovereign "Lion d’Or" - Charles II Type I, date obverse
| Gold (.948) | 5.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1666-1694 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.948) |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#355529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms surrounded by collar of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID • AVST • DVX • BURG BRAB Z
Comment
Made by hammering before 1690.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Lion d'Or" coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was issued by Charles II, who was the King of Spain and the ruler of the Spanish Netherlands, which included the Duchy of Brabant, where the coin was minted. However, during this time, the Spanish Netherlands was facing economic and political challenges, including inflation, debt, and conflicts with neighboring countries. Despite these challenges, the "Lion d'Or" coin remained a popular and trusted form of currency, and its gold content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors and merchants.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1666 | 4125 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1676 | 4663 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1681 | 4631 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1684 | 1005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1694 | 3976 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Type I, date obverse) 1666-1694 coin.
