© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
⅒ Ecu Philippe - Philip II
1562 year| Silver (.833) | 3.43 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Overijssel (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1562 |
| Value | ⅒ Philipsdaalder = 3½ - 5 Stuivers (0.175) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#364773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Burgundian cross with firesteel at center. jewel of Golden Fleece below, and sparks around..
Script: Latin
Lettering: · DOMINVS · MICHI · ADIVTOR + ·
Translation: God is my helper
Interesting fact
The ⅒ Ecu Philippe - Philip II 1562 coin from the Lordship of Overijssel (Dutch States) was minted during a time of great change in the region. The Dutch States were in the process of gaining independence from Spain, and this coin was minted as a symbol of their newfound economic and political power. The coin features an image of Philip II, the King of Spain, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Lordship of Overijssel on the other. Despite being minted during a time of turmoil, the coin was widely used and remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
