1 Ducat - Philip II Spanish type
| Issuer | Overijssel, Lordship of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1590-1593 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Ducat = 3 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Gold (.983) |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | GH#262-17, Fr#210, Delmonte G#1048 |
| Obverse description | Crowned busts of Ferdinand and Isabella facing each other. Legend begins with Kampen mint mark (city gate). |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | PHLS DEI GRAT HISPANIAR REX |
| Reverse description | Crowned arms of Spain |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | DVCATVS ORDI TRAN VA HISP |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1590-1593) - (fr) Atelier: Hasselt - |
| Numisquare ID | 1974424250 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: Issued by the Lordship of Overijssel between 1590 and 1593, this 1 Ducat coin nominally bears the authority of Philip II of Spain. This period falls squarely within the Eighty Years' War, a time when the Dutch provinces were actively rebelling against Spanish rule. Despite the Act of Abj