County of Roussillon Double Sol - Philip II, 1593 – 1598

2 Sols from County of Roussillon. Issued from 1593 to 1598. Struck in Billon. Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.93 g.

Obverse

Shield of Aragon crowned, accosted with four annulets and 1-5/9-8. Countermark: Head of Jean-Baptiste. (City of Perpignan.)

Reverse

Saint John the Baptist standing facing, holding the Paschal lamb; in the left field P - P, cross and two rings. (Among the children of women...)