© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Écu - Philip II
| Silver (.833) | 17.14 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | County of Artois (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip V (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1586-1598 |
| Value | ½ Ecu (0.875) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 17.14 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain, Austria, Burgundy on a burgundian cross, flanked by two firesteels, bearing the jewel of the Golden Fleece
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR
Translation: "The Lord is my help"
Comment
With the shield of PortugalInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. Philip II, who ruled from 1586-1598, was the last French monarch to rule from the House of Valois. During his reign, France was plagued by religious wars between Catholics and Protestants, and the country was also facing economic and political instability. Despite these challenges, the ½ Écu coin remained a widely used denomination and was an important part of the French monetary system at the time.
