Philip II of Spain - Philipsdaalder 1596 - Antwerp, Spanish Netherlands

Country: Branbant, Spanish Netherlands - King Felipe II of Spain (1555-1598)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1596 (1585-1598) 
Value: Daldre Philippus = 32 Stuivers (1.75)
Currency: Brabant Gulden (1506-1713)
Metal: Silver (.833)
Mint: Antwerp (Hand)
Grade: VF35
Weight: 27.8 g
Diameter: 40 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑ (45°)
Demonetized: yes
References: GH# 210-1h/2f, Vanhoudt# 362-AN/MA, Delmonte S# 18, Witte# 833

Obverse:
Bust of Philip facing left. Latin legend arround with the date below, divided by mintmark.

Lettering:
·PHS:D:G:HISP Z REX·DVX·BRA·
15 96

Reverse:
Crowned arms including Portuguese, bearing the jewel of the Golden Fleece, over a Burgundian cross, and flanked by two firesteels.

Lettering: ·DOMINVS·MIHI·ADIVTOR·

Translation: The Lord is my Helper.

Edge:
Smooth.

Mints:
Hand → Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814).
Star → Maastricht, Netherlands (565-1794).

Comments:
Known as a "Philipsdaalder (Dutch) or Ecu Philippe (French).

With Philip's conquest of Portugal in 1581, a small shield of Portugal was added to his arms (just above center), differentiating this issue from previous ones.

Reference : GH# 210-1h/2f, Vanhoudt# 362-AN/MA, Delmonte S# 18, Witte# 833

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)