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1588 Rare Spanish Armada dated 1/20 Escudo of king Philip II
1588 Rare Spanish Armada dated 1/20 Escudo of king Philip II
1588 Rare Spanish Armada dated 1/20 Escudo of king Philip II
1588 Rare Spanish Armada dated 1/20 Escudo of king Philip II

1588 Rare Spanish Armada dated 1/20 Escudo of king Philip II

$ 179.52

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Netherlands
  • Origin: European
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Denomination: 1/20 Escudo
  • Era: Medieval
  • Year: 1588

    Description

    This is an original Spanish 1/20 Escudo coin, minted in the Spanish Netherlands during the reign of King Philip II. The obverse of this coin displays crowned the royal Habsburg arms of King Philip. Reverse a floriated cross with the date above. This is 15 "a Tower" 88 for the year
    1588
    .
    During this year Philip launched the
    Spanish Armada
    to invade England. His troops had to meet with the Fleet in the Netherlands.
    DENOMINATION:
    1/20 escudo
    CULTURE:
    Renaissance / Spanish Netherlands
    DATE:
    1588 AD
    MINT:
    Tournai (Tower)
    MATERIAL:
    Silver
    SIZE:
    26mm diameter
    WEIGHT:
    3.15 grams
    This coin is unconditionally guaranteed be an original and
    to date from the period described. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied on request