Crown - Philip II 1571-1575 front Crown - Philip II 1571-1575 back
Crown - Philip II 1571-1575 photo
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Crown - Philip II

 
Gold 3.3 g -
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States)
King
Philip II (1555-1581)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1571-1575
Value
1 Crown (21⁄10)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1581)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.3 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#370358
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms flanked by two letters P.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOMINVS · MICHI · ADIVTOR ·
P P

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Crown - Philip II 1571-1575 from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) made of Gold weighing 3.3 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Dutch Revolt, which began in 1568, was a rebellion against Spanish rule that lasted for over a century. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Philip II, the King of Spain, indicating the continued influence of Spanish rule in the region.