1/2 Écu - Philip II

Issuer Artois, County of
Year 1586-1598
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Ecu (0.875)
Currency Livre
Composition Silver (.833)
Weight 17.14 g
Diameter 36 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#211-9, Vanhoudt#365, Delmonte S#69
Obverse description Bust of Philip II to right. Mintmark and date below bust
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PHS · D · G · HISP · Z · REX · COM · ART
(Translation: Philip, by the grace of God, king of Spains, count of Artois)
Reverse description Crowned coat of arms of Spain, Austria, Burgundy on a burgundian cross, flanked by two firesteels, bearing the jewel of the Golden Fleece
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR
(Translation: `The Lord is my help`)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1586 rat - Mint: Arras -
1587 rat - Mint: Arras -
1588 rat - Mint: Arras -
1589 rat - Mint: Arras -
1590 rat - Mint: Arras -
1592 rat - Mint: Arras -
1598 rat - Mint: Arras -
Numisquare ID 1586836090
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