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Country: County of Flanders, Spanish Netherlands (Belgian States)
King Felipe II of Spain (1555-1598)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1589 (1585-1592)
Value: 1 Liard or 1 Oord (1⁄80)
Currency: Gulden (1506-1713)
Metal: Copper
Mint: Bruges
Grade: F/VG
Weight: 4.1 g
Diameter: 24 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Shape: Round (irregular)
Orientation: Variable alignment ↺
References: GH# 232-7
Obverse:
Crowned bust of Philip II left. Below bust two digit date separated by a lily (Bruges mint mark).
Lettering: PHS. D: G. HISP. Z. REX. CO. FLA / 8 𓇊 9
Unabridged legend: Philippus Dei gratia Hispaniarum z rex comes Flandrie.
Translation: Philip, by the grace of God, King of Spain and Count of Flanders.
Reverse:
Crowned Austro-Burgundian coat of arms. Latin legend around.
Lettering: DOMINVS·MIHI·ADIVTOR
Translation: The Lord is my Helper.
Edge:
Smooth.
Mints:
Lily → Bruges, Belgium (864-1754)
Comments:
Mintmasters: Jean Billet (1585-1586), Lodewijk van Nieuwkerke (1587-1592).
These coins were minted at the rate of 45 pieces from one mark of copper. Thus, the weight of the coins should be 5.44 grams. From 1585 to 1592, 1.390.667 pieces were minted.
Reference : GH# 232-7
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)