© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Ecu - Philip II
1592 year| Silver | 68.43 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Artois (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip V (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1592 |
| Value | 2 Ecu (3.50) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 68.43 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#380031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain, Austria, Burgundy on a burgundian cross, flanked by two firesteels, bearing the jewel of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR
Translation: The Lord is my help
Comment
With escutcheon of Portugal on the reverse shield.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ecu coin from County of Artois (French States) made of Silver weighing 68.43g is that it was minted during the reign of Philip II, who was also known as Philip the Good. He was the Duke of Burgundy and Count of Artois, and his rule saw the flourishing of art, architecture, and trade in the region. The coin's design likely reflects the influences of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
