Groschen - Philip II

€121,607.00
IssuerBurgundy, County of
Year1588
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (1/20)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionBillon
Weight1.38 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) PA#5297, Boudeau#1256
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPH ∆ D ∆ G ∆ HISP ∆ REX
(Translation: Philip, by the grace of God, king of Spain...)
Reverse descriptionTwo crossed sticks to which is hung the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece; date on the sides; a tower surmounting the whole.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DVX ∆ ET∆ COM ∆ BVRGVN ∆ D
(Translation: ... duke and count of Burgundy.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1588  - -
Catalog ID4781484840
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