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Philip II of Spain - 1 Oord c.1580 - Middelburg, Zeeland - Spanish Netherlands

Edge Plain

Grade VG+

Metal Copper

Mint Middelburg

Rarity R1 - Rare

Year of issue 1580

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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)

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