1/2 Stiver - Philip II

Issuer Arnhem, City of
Year 1579-1580
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Stuiver (1⁄40)
Currency Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition Billon (.118 silver)
Weight 1.5 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gelder Hoc#276
Obverse description Crowned shield with rampant lion left dividing value.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PHS · D · G · HIS · REX · D · GEL · C · 3
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace King of Spain, Duke of Gelderland, Count of Zutphen)
Reverse description Long cross with forked tips, two-headed eagle in center, and alternating eagles and lions in the angles, dividing legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MON NOVA ARNEME
(Translation: New coinage of Arnhem)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1579-1580) - -
Numisquare ID 9217056560
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