1 Ecu Robustus - Brabant Revolt
Issuer Brabant, Duchy of
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Crowned lion shield flanked by two large letters B within thin inner circle. Legend starts with mintmark (hand).
Lettering: · MONÆTA · DVCATVS · BRABANTIÆ · 1584 ·
Reverse
Warrior in ancient dress standing, raising sword in right hand and holding shield in left, head turned right. Behind him, the Brabant Lion
Lettering: CONFORTARE · ET · ESTO · ROBVSTVS
Basic Information
References
Delmonte S #229
Vanhoudt #435 AN
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
27.32 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
· MONÆTA · DVCATVS · BRABANTIÆ · 1584 ·
Reverse Lettering
CONFORTARE · ET · ESTO · ROBVSTVS
Comments
During the period of revolt in the Low Countries against the Spanish crown, issues were struck by the Brabant "states" in revolt 1578-1581 and 1584-85
