2 Ducats - Philip II Spanish type

€107,177.00
IssuerOverijssel, Lordship of
Year1582-1593
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ducats = 6 Gulden
CurrencyGulden (1506-1581)
CompositionGold (.983)
Weight7.02 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#261-17, Vanhoudt#418-HS, Delmonte G#1043, Delmonte G#1044, Delmonte G#1045, Delmonte G#1046, Fr#261
Obverse descriptionCrowned busts of Ferdinand and Isabella facing each other.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering× PHLS × DEI × GRAT × HISPANIAR × REX ×
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace King of the Spaniards)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms of Spain, supported by eagle behind, nimbate with head turned left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DVCATVS × ORDI × TRANSIS × VA + HISP ×
(Translation: Ducat of the Province of Overijssel with Value in Spain)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1582-1589) lion - Delmonte 1045 -
ND (1582-1589) Over lion - Delmonte 1046 -
ND (1590-1593) hook - Delmonte 1043, 1044 -
Catalog ID3192069670
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