County of Artois 1 Crown - Philip II, 1585 – 1586
Information
Country
County of Artois
County of Artois
Currency
Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Couronne
Year
1585 – 1586
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Gold (.929)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
3.41
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Couronne from County of Artois. Issued from 1585 to 1586. Struck in Gold (.929). Measures 27 mm and weighs 3.41 g.
- Obverse
- Floriate cross with quatrefoil in its center, alternating lions and firesteels in the corners. Mintmark at bottom (Philip, by the Grace of God, king of Spain, count of Artois)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield bearing the arms of Austria, Burgundy and Brabant, flanked by two large letters P. Shortened date at end of legend (The Lord is my help)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1586 rat | — | Mint: Arras | ||
| 1585 rat | — | Mint: Arras | ||
| ND (1582-1585) rat | — | Mint: Arras |
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