County of Burgundy Groschen - Philip II, 1588
Information
Country
County of Burgundy
County of Burgundy
Currency
Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groschen
Year
1588
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
1.38
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groschen from County of Burgundy. Issued in 1588. Struck in Billon. Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.38 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield. (Philip, by the grace of God, king of Spain...)
- Reverse
- Two crossed sticks to which is hung the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece; date on the sides; a tower surmounting the whole. (... duke and count of Burgundy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1588 | — |
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