1596 Perpignan - 2 Sols countermarked - Philip II of Spain

Country: Kingdom of Spain - King Philip II (1527-1556-1598)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1596 (1593-1598)
Value: 2 Sols (0.1)
Currency: Livre (Libra)
Mint: Perpignan
Metal: Billon / Silver
Weight: 3.2 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Grade: F/VF
Shape: Round (irregular)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: PA# 3611, Bd# 695

Obverse:
Crowned shield of Aragon with 4 annulets.
The date distributed at the four corners of the coat of arms. 

Countermark: Head of Saint John the Baptist (Countermarked piece during the French occupation 1642-1659) from 01/30/1648).

Lettering: °PERPINIANI+VILLE 
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Revers:
Saint John the Baptist standing in front, holding the Pascal lamb; in the field on the left P - P, croisette and two annulets.

Lettering: +°INTER.NATOS+MVLIERVM° | P-P

Edge:
Smooth.

Riferimento : PA# 3611, Bd# 695

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

Collezione : Spanish Empire (European states)