½ Gold Real - Philip II ND (1576-1577) front ½ Gold Real - Philip II ND (1576-1577) back
½ Gold Real - Philip II ND (1576-1577) photo
© De Witte - Domaine public (1896)

½ Gold Real - Philip II ND

 
Gold (.750) - -
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Philip II (1556-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1576-1577
Value
½ Gold Real
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Gold (.750)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#391880
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PHS: D: G. HISP Z REX. DVX. BRA

Unabridged legend: Philippus Dei Gratia Hispaniarum et Rex Dux Brabantiae

Translation: Philip, by God's grace, King of Spain etcetera, Duke of Brabant

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Real - Philip II ND (1576-1577) coin 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 was part of a series of coins minted to help finance his military campaigns and administrative expenses. The use of gold in the coin's composition was a deliberate choice to showcase the wealth and power of the Spanish Empire, and it was a symbol of the riches that were flowing into the region from the New World. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1576-1577)  9388 - - - - - -

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