Crowned, armored mid-length bust of Philip turned toward left, holding raised scepter in right hand, shield of arms in front of him.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
PHS · D
· G · HISP · Z · REX · CO · HANO (Translation: Philip, by God`s grace King of Spain, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse description
Cross 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 script
Latin
Reverse lettering
PACE · ET · IVSTITIA
16 S (Translation: Peace and justice 16 sols)
Edge
Mint
Mintage
1577 - Mintage for all years - 98 006 1578 - - 1579 - 1579/7 -