1⁄40 Ecu - Philip II

€2.00
IssuerCounty of Hainaut (French States)
Year1581-1582
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value¹⁄₄₀ Ecu (0.04375)
CurrencyFlorin (1506-1713)
CompositionBillon (.417 silver)
Weight1.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gelder Hoc#216-10 , Hainaut#xxi
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms, surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHS · D · G HISP · Z · REX · CO · HA
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace King of Spain, etc. Count of Hainaut)
Reverse descriptionFloriate cross with quatrefoil at center. Date at top divided by mint mark (tower).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINVS · MIHI · ADIVTOR
(Translation: The Lord is my helper.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1581  - -
1582  - -
Catalog ID2180654580
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