© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Carolus - Philip II
| Billon | 0.75 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of Burgundy (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip II (Philipp II) (1555-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1569 |
| Value | ½ Carolus = 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#121614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arms of Franche-Comte over long cross dividing legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M. C - BVR - GVN - 1561
Unabridged legend: MONETA COMITATUS BURGUNDIAE 1561
Translation: Coinage of the County of Burgundy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Europe. Philip II was the King of Spain and the Duke of Burgundy, and his reign saw the rise of Protestantism and the Dutch Revolt, which led to the Eighty Years' War. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the County of Burgundy continued to be minted, and this particular coin, the ½ Carolus, was a widely used denomination during this time.
