© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
¼ Ecu "des Etats" of 8 sols - Philip II
1577 year| Silver (.750) | 7.6 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Period | States in Revolt (1577-1579) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1577 |
| Value | ¼ Ecu (0.4) |
| Currency | Florin (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#364637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
8 S
Translation:
Peace and justice
8 sols
Comment
As with the ½ Ecu (demi-écu), variants exist with the king's right arm raised (main photos), or lowered. Both are rare.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 | 11119 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Ecu "des Etats" of 8 sols - Philip II 1577 coin.
