Sovereign `Lion d’Or` - Charles II Type I, date obverse

€355,529.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1666-1694
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sovereign
CurrencyGulden (1506-1713)
CompositionGold (.948)
Weight5.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#80, GH#345-1, Delmonte G#188, Witte#1051, Delmonte G#193, Fr#122
Obverse descriptionCrowned lion rampant left holding sword, left paw on a globe. Date in exergue, mint mark at top.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROL • II • D • G • HISP • ET • INDIAR • REX 1684
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms surrounded by collar of the Golden Fleece.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringARCHID • AVST • DVX • BURG BRAB Z
Edge
MintHand
Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814)
Head
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage1666  - Antwerp (KM# 80.1) - 9 145
1666  - Brussels (KM# 80.2) - 4 125
1667  - Brussels (KM# 80.2) -
1676  - Brussels (KM# 80.2) - 4 663
1681  - Brussels (KM# 80.2) - 4 631
1684  - Antwerp (KM# 80.1) - 1 005
1684  - Brussels (KM# 80.2) -
1694  - Antwerp (KM# 80.1) - 3 976
Catalog ID1969128540
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