1/2 Stiver - Philip II

€434,253.00
IssuerArnhem, City of
Year1579-1580
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Stuiver (1⁄40)
CurrencyGulden (1581-1795)
CompositionBillon (.118 silver)
Weight1.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gelder Hoc#276
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield with rampant lion left dividing value.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHS · D · G · HIS · REX · D · GEL · C · 3
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace King of Spain, Duke of Gelderland, Count of Zutphen)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with forked tips, two-headed eagle in center, and alternating eagles and lions in the angles, dividing legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMON NOVA ARNEME
(Translation: New coinage of Arnhem)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1579-1580)  - -
Catalog ID9217056560
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