1/4 Ecu `des Etats` of 8 sols - Philip II

€364,637.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1577
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Ecu (0.4)
CurrencyFlorin (1506-1713)
CompositionSilver (.750)
Weight7.6 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#247-10, Delmonte S#132
Obverse descriptionCrowned, armored mid-length bust of Philip turned toward left, holding scepter in raised right hand, shield of arms in front of him.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHS · D : G · HISP · Z · REX · CO · HANO
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace King of Spain and Count of Hainaut)
Reverse descriptionCross formed by four arms of letters crowned P - H - S (shared at center), dividing value, large fleur-de-lis in each quadrant, all within inner circle. Date at top divided by mint mark (tower).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPACE · ET · IVSTITIA 8 S
(Translation: Peace and justice 8 sols)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1577  - - 11 119
Catalog ID1743355010
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