1 Crown - Philip II

€105,175.00
IssuerArtois, County of
Year1582-1586
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Couronne (2.10)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionGold (.929)
Weight3.41 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#209-9, Vanhoudt#297-AR, Delmonte G#30, Fr#26a
Obverse descriptionFloriate cross with quatrefoil in its center, alternating lions and firesteels in the corners. Mintmark at bottom
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHS · D · G · HISP · Z · REX · CO · AR[T][E]
(Translation: Philip, by the Grace of God, king of Spain, count of Artois)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield bearing the arms of Austria, Burgundy and Brabant, flanked by two large letters P. Shortened date at end of legend
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINVS · MIHI · ADIVTOR · 85
(Translation: The Lord is my help)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1582-1585) rat - Mint: Arras -
1585 rat - Mint: Arras -
1586 rat - Mint: Arras -
Catalog ID1495298590
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