1/2 Écu - Philip II

€105,174.00
IssuerArtois, County of
Year1586-1598
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Ecu (0.875)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionSilver (.833)
Weight17.14 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#211-9, Vanhoudt#365, Delmonte S#69
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip II to right. Mintmark and date below bust
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHS · D · G · HISP · Z · REX · COM · ART
(Translation: Philip, by the grace of God, king of Spains, count of Artois)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms of Spain, Austria, Burgundy on a burgundian cross, flanked by two firesteels, bearing the jewel of the Golden Fleece
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR
(Translation: `The Lord is my help`)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1586 rat - Mint: Arras -
1587 rat - Mint: Arras -
1588 rat - Mint: Arras -
1589 rat - Mint: Arras -
1590 rat - Mint: Arras -
1592 rat - Mint: Arras -
1598 rat - Mint: Arras -
Catalog ID1586836090
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