Grafschaft Hennegau ¼ Ecu "des Etats" of 8 sols - Philip II, 1577

¼ Ecu aus Grafschaft Hennegau. Ausgegeben 1577. Geprägt in Silver (.750). Durchmesser 31 mm, Gewicht 7.6 g.

Avers

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