County of Hainaut ½ Ecu - Philip II, 1581 – 1586
Information
Country
County of Hainaut
County of Hainaut
Currency
Florin
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Ecu
Year
1581 – 1586
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.14
Diameter (mm)
35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Ecu from County of Hainaut. Issued from 1581 to 1586. Struck in Silver (.833). Measures 35 mm and weighs 17.14 g.
- Obverse
- Bust left. Date below, divided by mint mark (tower). (Philip, by God's grace King of Spain and Count of Hainaut)
- Reverse
- Crowned arms on top of Burgundian cross, flanked by two firesteels and sparks. (The Lord is my helper)
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