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Country: County of Zeeland, Spanish Netherlands
King Felipe II of Spain (1527-1555-1598)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: Undated (1580-1583)
Value: 1 Oord (1⁄80)
Currency: Florin (1506-1659)
Metal: Copper
Mint: Middelburg
Grade: VG
Weight: 4 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Shape: Round (irregular)
Technique: Hammered
Orientation: Medal alignment: 3 o'clock ↑→
References: GH# 252.12, Vanhoudt# 381·MD
Obverse:
Bust of Philip left, mint mark below (Tower).
Lettering: • PHS • D : G • [HISP • Z • RE]X • CO • ZEL • ♜
Unabridged legend: Philippus Dei Gratia Hispaniae et Rex Comes Zelandiae.
Translation: Philip, by God's grace King of Spain and Count of Zeeland.
Reverse:
Crowned arms, surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Lettering: • PACE • ET • I VSTITIA •
Translation: Peace and justice.
Edge:
Smooth.
Mints:
Middelburg, Netherlands (1100-1798).
Comments:
Strucks of the rebels in the name of King Philip II.
There are many minor variations of the obverse lettering for this coin.
Reference : GH# 252.12, Vanhoudt# 381·MD
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)