1 Scudo d`argento - Philip II Hercules

Issuer Duchy of Milan (Milan, Italian States)
Year 1557
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Ducaton (1 Ducatone) (43⁄30)
Currency Scudo (1515-1796)
Composition Silver (.989)
Weight 33.7 g
Diameter 41 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR MI#306 III#9
Obverse description High-collared armoured bust left, legend surrounding.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PHI REX ETC MLI DVX
(Translation: Philip, King et cetera and Duke of Milan)
Reverse description Hercules holds celestial sphere on shoulders
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VT * QVIES * CAT * ATLAS *
(Translation: So Atlas can rest)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (1557) - -
Numisquare ID 6219447310
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