1/2 Ecu `Philippe` - Philip II Bust left

€358,605.00
IssuerTournai, Lordship of
Year1582-1599
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Ecu = 9 Stuivers (0.875)
CurrencyGulden (1506-1713)
CompositionSilver (.833)
Weight17.1 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#211-14b, c#, Delmonte S#76, 77#
Obverse descriptionArmored bust left, date below divided by mint mark.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHS · D : G · HISP · Z · REX · D · TORNA ·
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace King of the Spaniards and Lord of Tournai)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms over Burgundian cross, flanked by two firesteels.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR
(Translation: The Lord is my help)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1582  - -
1583  - -
1584  - -
1585  - -
1586  - GH 211-14b, no Portugal arms -
1586  - GH 211-14c, with Portugal arms -
1587  - -
1588  - -
1589  - -
1590  - -
1591  - -
1592  - -
1593  - -
1594  - -
1595  - -
1596  - -
1597  - -
1598  - -
1599  - -
Catalog ID8856334400
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