1/2 Duit - Philip II

€368,846.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1586
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Duit (1⁄160)
CurrencyGulden (1506-1713)
CompositionCopper
Weight1.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#236-7
Obverse descriptionBurgundian cross with firesteel at center and sparks around. Mint mark (lily) at end of legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· PHS · D: G · HISP Z REX · COM · FL
(Translation: Philip, by the grace of God King of Spain, and Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionCrowned lion shield dividing two digit date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINVS · MIHI · ADIVTOR
(Translation: The Lord is my helper)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1586  - - 181 621
Catalog ID4363762400
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