½ Ecu "des Etats" of 16 sols - Philip II, France

½ Ecu "des Etats" of 16 sols - Philip II, France, 1577-1579 obverse image½ Ecu "des Etats" of 16 sols - Philip II, France, 1577-1579 reverse image
½ Ecu "des Etats" of 16 sols - Philip II coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1577-1579
  • Period:
    States in Revolt (1577-1579)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    Mons, Belgium (1013-1587)
½ Ecu "des Etats" of 16 sols - Philip II Reference Price

Reference Price

$47.55-$323.70

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Ecu "des Etats" of 16 sols - Philip II Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Cross formed by four arms of letters crowned P - H - S (shared at center), dividing value, large fleur-de-lis in each quadrant, all within inner circle. Date at top divided by mint mark (tower).

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Crowned, armored mid-length bust of Philip turned toward left, holding raised scepter in right hand, shield of arms in front of him.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

½ Ecu "des Etats" of 16 sols - Philip II Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

PHS · D · G · HISP · Z · REX · CO · HANO

Reverse:

PACE · ET · IVSTITIA 16 S

½ Ecu "des Etats" of 16 sols - Philip II Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.750)

Size

½ Ecu "des Etats" of 16 sols - Philip II sizes
  • Weight:15.24 g
  • Diameter:36 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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