1/2 Carolus - Philip II

€121,614.00
IssuerBurgundy, County of
Year1561-1569
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Carolus = 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionBillon
Weight0.75 g
Dimensions16.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) PA#5286, Boudeau#1258
Obverse descriptionCrowned, armored bust left within beaded inner circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering★ PHS · D · G · R · HISP · CO · BVR
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace King of Spain, Count of Burgundy.)
Reverse descriptionArms of Franche-Comte over long cross dividing legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringM. C - BVR - GVN - 1561
(Translation: Coinage of the County of Burgundy.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1561  - -
1562  - -
1563  - -
1564  - -
1565  - -
1566  - -
1567  - -
1569  - -
Catalog ID8897607880
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