1/4 Daalder `1/4 Statendaalder` - Philip II

€2.00
IssuerSpanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States)
Year1577
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Daalder (⅜)
CurrencyGulden (1506-1581)
CompositionSilver (.750)
Weight7.62 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gelder Hoc#247-6 , HPM#Ge Voogt
Obverse descriptionHalf-length figure of Philip II left, crowned and holding scepter in right hand, left hand resting on quartered arms of Spain-Burgundy-Austria.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHS · D : G · HISP · Z · REX · DVX · GEL ·
(Translation: Philip, King of Spain and Duke of Gelderland)
Reverse descriptionFour sets of crowned initials PH arranged radially with S at center to form a cross. Value flanking the center of cross, floral motif in each angle, all within thin inner circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· PACE :+: ET :+: IVSTITIA · 15✤77 8 S PHS
(Translation: Peace and Justice)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1577  - - 6 710
Catalog ID7044094270
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