© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1⁄20 Écu - Philip II
| Billon (.417 silver) | 3.42 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | County of Artois (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip V (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1582-1590 |
| Value | 1⁄20 Écu (0.0875) |
| Currency | Florin (1506-1659) |
| Composition | Billon (.417 silver) |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Flowered cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS · MIHI · ADIVTOR
Translation: The Lord is my help
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France, known as the Wars of Religion. The County of Artois, where the coin was minted, was a region in the north of France that was heavily involved in the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants. Despite the religious tensions, the coin still features the image of Philip II, who was the Catholic King of Spain and the Netherlands at the time. This highlights the complex political and religious dynamics of the era, and how they influenced the production of currency.
