County of Flanders 1 Crown - Philip II, 1585
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Kroon = 42 Stuivers = 84 Groot
Year
1585
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Gold (.929)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Kroon = 42 Stuivers = 84 Groot from County of Flanders. Issued in 1585. Struck in Gold (.929). Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.35 g.
- Obverse
- Cross with fleur-de-lis tips, firesteels with sparks and lions alternating in the angles. Legend ends with mintmark. (Philip, by God's grace King of the Spains, Count of Flanders)
- Reverse
- Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy, flanked by two letters P. (The Lord is my helper.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1585 | — | |||
| ND (1570-1574) | 1.7K |
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