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An Antwerp double ducaton issued by Albrecht and Isabella (1618)

The 17th century got off to an auspicious start for the Antwerp mint. Following the death of Philip II, the Southern Netherlands came into the hands of Philip’s daughter Isabella and her fiancé and later husband, the Austrian Archduke Albrecht.

Monday September 11th, 2006 – 02:15 PM | Posted in Object of the month | Also tagged , | Comments Off

A fleur-de-Lys in Brabant?

We take a closer look at a coin issued by Henry I, Duke of Brabant (1190-1235). The obverse depicts the head and shoulders of the Duke of Brabant bearing arms, with his helmet, double-edged sword and lion shield. The lion, a symbol of power displayed on the weapons of the dukes of Brabant from the reign of Henry I, also appears on the reverse. An unusual feature of this silver coin weighing 0.81 grams is the fleur-de-lys adorning the duke’s helmet.

Sunday June 11th, 2006 – 02:23 PM | Posted in Object of the month | Also tagged , | Comments Off