© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Ecu "des Etats" of 16 sols - Philip II
| Silver (.750) | 15.24 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Period | States in Revolt (1577-1579) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1577-1579 |
| Value | ½ Ecu (Statendaalder) (0.8) |
| Currency | Florin (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 15.24 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
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).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PACE · ET · IVSTITIA
16 S
Translation:
Peace and justice
16 sols
Comment
Emissions of the rebels in the name of King PhilipsII (1573-1581).Variants exist:
Scepter held in raised arm (main photos) GH 246-10a.
Scepter held in lowed arm GH 246-10b:
© Jean Elsen et Ses Fils
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France, known as the Wars of Religion. The County of Hainaut was a region in the southern Netherlands that was under French rule, and the coin was minted as a way to finance the military campaigns of Philip II, who was trying to suppress the Protestant movement in France. Despite the turmoil, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, with intricate designs on both sides.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1577 | 98006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Ecu "des Etats" of 16 sols - Philip II 1577-1579 coin.
