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1 Penning - Philip II Garden
| Copper | 1.86 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1573-1579 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Penning) (1⁄320) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.86 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#179858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lion facing left in Dutch garden.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · DOMINVS · MIHI · ADIVTOR.
Translation: The lord is my help.
Interesting fact
The 1 Penning coin from Spanish Netherlands featuring Philip II (Garden) has a unique feature - it has a mistake in the Latin inscription on the reverse side. The word "GARDEN" is misspelled as "GARDEHN" which makes it a rare and interesting variation in the coin's design.
