© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Gold Real - Philip II ND
| Gold (.750) | 3.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1581-1587 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Florin (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.750) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy
Script: Latin
Lettering: PHS · D : G · HISP · Z · REX · CO · HAN
Unabridged legend: Philippus dei gratia Hispaniae ectetera Rex Comes Hannonie
Translation: Philip, by God's grace, king of Spain etcetera, Count of Hainaut
Comment
Very rareInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Real - Philip II ND (1581-1587) from County of Hainaut (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Philip II of Spain, who was also King of France, and it was used as a means of standardizing currency across the French States. The use of gold in the coin's minting was a symbol of the wealth and power of the French monarchy, and it was a departure from the more commonly used silver and copper coins of the time. The coin's unique blend of gold and other metals also made it stand out from other coins of the era, and it remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1581-1587) | 4808 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 ND (1581-1587) coin.
