© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
½ Gold Real - Philip II First type ND
| Gold (.750) | 3.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1560-1562 |
| Value | ½ Gold Real (Gouden Reaal) (1.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Gold (.750) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#267574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms. Legend ends with mint mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS· MIHI· ADIVTOR ❀
Translation: God is my help
Comment
Two later types have the legends switched (obverse to reverse) and the bust facing right.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was issued by Philip II, who was the King of Spain and the ruler of the Dutch States, during a period of religious conflict and political unrest in the region. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely accepted form of currency and played an important role in the local economy.
