1/2 Ducato - Felipe II radiate head

€241,896.00
IssuerNaples, Kingdom of
Year1564-1598
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Ducato (5⁄12)
CurrencyPiastra (1266-1812)
CompositionSilver
Weight14.95 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#174
Obverse descriptionKing Philip II with radiate head, facing right. Designer marks behind head.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHILIPP • D • G • REX • ARA • VTR •
(Translation: Philip, by the Grace of God, King of Aragon and)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of manifold arms in oval baroque frame.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSICILIAE • HIERVSA
(Translation: Sicily and Jerusalem)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1564-1571) GR - -
ND (1564-1571) GR VP - -
ND (1564-1571) GR VP - Head facing left, rare -
ND (1564-1571) GR VP - One designer mark below head, rare -
1571 GR VP - Extremely rare -
1573 GR VP - Very rare -
1574 GR VP - One designer mark below head -
1575 GR VP - -
1575 GR VP - One designer mark below head -
1576 GR VP - -
1576 GR VP - One designer mark below head -
1576 VP - Designer mark below head -
1577 GR - Rare -
1577 GR VP - One designer mark below head -
ND (1594-1598) IAF CI - -
1596 IAF G - Rare -
Catalog ID2960666920
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