Duchy of Brabant 1 Daalder "Ecu des Etats" - Brabant Revolt, 1578 – 1579
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ecu
Year
1578 – 1579
Rulers
Philip II
(1556–1598)
, Brabant States in Revolt
(1577–1585)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
30.48
Diameter (mm)
44
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ecu from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1578 to 1579. Struck in Silver (.750). Measures 44 mm and weighs 30.48 g.
- Obverse
- Mid-length figure of Philip II left, crowned and holding scepter. Date below, divided by mint mark.
- Reverse
- Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. (Peace and justice.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1579 main | 126.2K | (fr) Atelier: Anvers | ||
| 1578 etoile | 15.3K | (fr) Atelier: Maastricht | ||
| 1578 main | 193.6K | (fr) Atelier: Anvers |
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