½ Gold Real - Philip II
1581 (1560-1585) years| Gold (.750) (Ag .188) | 3.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1581 (1560-1585) |
| Value | ½ Gold Real |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.750) (Ag .188) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PHS.D.G.HISP Z REX.DVX.BR
Unabridged legend: Philippus Dei Gratia Hispaniarum et Rex Dux Brabantiae
Translation: Philip, by God's grace, King of Spain etcetera, Duke of Brabant
Comment
Known as 1/2 Gouden Reaal (Dutch) or Demi-real d'Or (French)
The striketrough Z in the reverse legend is a symbol that ca mean 'and', 'etcetera', 'and so on'.
Au 750‰ + Ag 188‰
Correspondence of mints and catalog references:
Antwerp (mintmark hand both sides) - GH 207-1a, Witte 701, Delmonte G 113
Antwerp (mintmark obverse only) - GH 207-1b, Witte 702, Delmonte G 113
Maastricht (mintmark star both sides) - GH 207-2a, Witte 704, Delmonte G 121
Maastricht (mintmark star obverse only) - GH 207-2b, Witte 703, Delmonte G 121
's-Hertogenbosch (mint mark tree obverse) - GH 207-4a, Witte 867, Delmonte G 141
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Real - Philip II 1581 (1560-1585) from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Philip II of Spain, who was also the Duke of Brabant, and it reflects the complex political and economic ties between the Spanish Empire and the Dutch provinces at the time. The coin's unique blend of gold and silver, as well as its relatively small weight, also make it stand out among other coins of the period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1560-1573) Hand | 942790 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1560-1585) Star | 23601 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Gold Real - Philip II 1581 (1560-1585) coin.
