© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Gold Real - Philip II with Portugal arms
1586 (1585-1598) years| Gold (.750) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1586 (1585-1598) |
| Value | ½ Gold Real |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.750) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#353785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with small Portugal arms.
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
Comment
Correspondence of catalog numbers and mints:
Antwerp - GH 207-1c, Delmonte 135
Maastricht, undated - GH 207-2d, Delmonte 138
Maastricht 1586 - GH 207-2e, Delmonte 139
Antwerp mint, GH 207-1c, Delmonte 135:
