2 Sovereigns - Philip IV Type I

€129,434.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1623-1638
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Sovereigns
CurrencyGulden (1506-1713)
CompositionGold (.919)
Weight11.08 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#64, GH#324-1a, GH#324-3a, Vanhoudt#636-AN/BS167, Delmonte G#167, Delmonte G#175
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip IV right, wearing ruffed collar. Mint mark at top.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHIL IIII D G HISP ET INDIAR REX 16 36
(Translation: Philip IV, by the grace of God, King of the Spains and the Indies)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield surrounded by collar of the Golden Fleece
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringARCHID AVST DVX BVRG BRAB Z
(Translation: Archdukes of Austria, Dukes of Burgundy and Brabant, etc.)
Edge
MintHand
Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814)
Head
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage1623  - Antwerp; not in KM or GH -
1626  - Brussels -
1627  - Brussels -
1628  - Antwerp -
1628  - Brussels; not in KM -
1629  - Antwerp -
1629  - Brussels; not in GH -
1634  - Brussels -
1635  - Brussels -
1636  - Antwerp -
1636  - Brussels -
1637  - Antwerp -
1637  - Brussels; not in KM -
1638  - Brussels; not in KM -
Catalog ID1339344180
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