Half Patagon 1622, Brabant

Description

SPANISH NETHERLANDS.

Brabant.

King Philip IV Reign, 1621-1665.

1622 Half Patagon, (24 stuivers), Brabant mint, (KM46.6).

Obverse: Cross of Burgundy, with crown above, firsteel, and Golden fleece.

Legend: .PHIL.IIII.D.G.HISP.ET.INDIAR.REX.

Reads: Philip IV, by the grace of God, King of the Spains and the Indies.

Reverse: Crowned shield of Charles II in collar of the Golden fleece.

Legend: .ARCHID.AVST.DVX.BVRG.BRAB.Z

Reads: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Bradant.

Silver: 0.875, 13.41g, 35mm.

Grade: Fine for type, these coins are often poorly struck and have flan damage, this particular coin appears to have a counter mark on the reverse.