© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
1⁄20 Ecu "1⁄20 Ecu Philipe" - Philip II
| Billon (.417 silver) | 3.42 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1571-1598 |
| Value | 1⁄20 Ecu (1⁄20 Daalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| 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#105166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Floriate cross. Date at top divided by mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR
Translation: The Lord is my help.
Comment
Year at the top or bottomVingtième d'écu - Philippe II
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/20 Ecu Philipe coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was issued by Philip II in 1571, just a few years before the Dutch Revolt, which would eventually lead to the independence of the Netherlands from Spain. Despite the political upheaval, the coin remained in circulation throughout the region, serving as a symbol of the Spanish monarchy's influence and power.
