Spanish Netherlands, Philip II, 4 Patards
1593 - Tournai - Billon - EF(40-45)
Crowned Burgundy cross or Saint Andrew's cross dividing the date.
Crowned shield quartered, in the 1 of modern Austria, in the 2 of modern Burgundy, in the 3 of ancient Burgundy, in the 4 of Brabant, on the whole a coat of arms of Flanders, the whole in a polylobe.
Extremely rare, rarely seen in auctions.
PH.D:G.HISP.Z.REX.D.TORNA
DOMINVS.MIHI.ADIVTOR
5.3 gr
An “EF(40-45)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Extremely Fine
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has circulated well from hand to hand and pocket to pocket but the impact on its wear remains limited: the coins retains much of its mint luster, sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.