Felipe II - 1/2 Carolus 1562 Dôle, Franche-Comte

Country: County of Burgundy (French States) 
Philip II (1527-1555-1598)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1562 (1561-1569)
Value: ½ Carolus = 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144)
Currency: Livre 
Mint: Dôle
Mintage: 383,160
Metal: Billon
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Grade: F15
Shape: Round (irregular)
Orientation: Variable alignment ↺
References: PA# 5286, Boudeau# 1258

Obverse:
Crowned bust of Felipe II facing left, his titles around.

Lettering: ✥ PHS · D · G · R · HISP · CO · BVR

Unabridged legend: PHILIPPUS DEI GRATIA REX HISPANIARUM COMES BURGUNDIAE

Translation: Philip, by God's grace King of Spain, Count of Burgundy.

Reverse:
Arms of Franche-Comte over long cross dividing legend.

Lettering: M. C - BVR - GVN - 1562

Unabridged legend: MONETA COMITATUS BURGUNDIAE 1562

Translation: Coinage of the County of Burgundy.

Edge:
Smooth.

Mint:
Dôle, France (1500-1647).

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Reference : PA# 5286, Boudeau# 1258

Source : https://www.cgb.fr/franche-comte-comte-d...

Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)