© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
⅕ Ecu Philippe - Philip II
| Silver (.833) | 6.85 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Lordship of Tournai, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1582-1590 |
| Value | ⅕ Daalder = 7 Stuivers (0.35) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 6.85 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#358510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms over Burgundian cross, flanked by two firesteels.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR
Translation: The Lord is my helper
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Spanish Netherlands, which included modern-day Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of the Netherlands, was a Spanish possession at the time, and Philip II was the ruler of Spain and the Netherlands. The coin's minting was likely a response to the need for a stable currency in the region, as the Dutch Revolt was taking place during this time, leading to a period of economic and political instability. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Philip II, indicating the continued influence of Spanish rule in the region.
