Grafschaft Hennegau ½ Ecu "des Etats" of 16 sols - Philip II, 1577 – 1579

½ Ecu aus Grafschaft Hennegau. Ausgegeben von 1577 bis 1579. Geprägt in Silver (.750). Durchmesser 36 mm, Gewicht 15.24 g.

Avers

Crowned, armored mid-length bust of Philip turned toward left, holding raised scepter in right hand, shield of arms in front of him. (Philip, by God's grace King of Spain, Count of Hainaut)

Revers

Cross formed by four arms of letters crowned P - H - S (shared at center), dividing value, large fleur-de-lis in each quadrant, all within inner circle. Date at top divided by mint mark (tower). (Peace and justice
16 sols)