Duchy of Brabant 1 Daalder - Philip II, 1557 – 1559

Bust left; PHS, ANG

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Brabant Duchy of Brabant
Currency Gulden (1506 – 1713)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ecu
Year 1557 – 1559
Ruler Philip II (1556–1598)
Composition Silver (.833)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 34.28
Diameter (mm) 42
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ecu from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1557 to 1559. Struck in Silver (.833). Measures 42 mm and weighs 34.28 g.

Obverse
Bust of Philip facing left. (Philip, by God's grace King of the Spains and England, Duke of Brabant)
Reverse
Crowned arms bearing the jewel of the Golden Fleece, flanked by two firesteels. Mint mark at end of legend. (The Lord is my Helper)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1559 Hand — Antwerp
1559 Star — Maastricht
1558 Hand — Antwerp
1558 Star — Maastricht
1557 Hand — Antwerp
1557 Star — Maastricht

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