Duchy of Brabant ½ Ecu - François d'Alençon, Brabant Revolt, 1582
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Ecu
Year
1582
Rulers
Brabant States in Revolt
(1577–1585)
, Francis of Anjou
(1582–1584)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Ecu from Duchy of Brabant. Issued in 1582. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 17.1 g.
- Obverse
- Bareheaded bust of Francis facing right. MInt mark (hand) at end of legend. (Francis, son of France, only brother of the King, by God's grace duke of Brabant)
- Reverse
- Crowned arms of France flanked by two letters F (Toward eternal glory)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1582 | — |
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