1 Daalder Piedfort of triple weight - Philip II
© Witte
Features
| Issuer |
Spanish Netherlands
(Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Philip II (1556-1598)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Years | 1556-1558 |
| Value | 1 Ecu (Daalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 96.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 468995 |
| References | Delmonte S# 83 André Delmonte; 1967. Le Benelux d'argent. Jacques Schulman, Amsterdam, Netherlands (1 volumes). |
Obverse
Crowned bust of Philip facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PHILLIPVS D G HISP Z REX DVX BRA
Unabridged legend: Philippus Dei Gratia Hispaniarum Et Rex Dux Brabantiae
Reverse
Crowned arms between two crowned steels, surrounded by 18 shields.
Mint
Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814)Comments
Witte's opinion is that this medallic piedfort was likely struck to commemorate Philip's inauguration, explaining the shields of the constituent principalities of the Spanish Netherlands united uner his rule.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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