Spanish Silver Half-Ducat Pendant

Description

Spanish Silver Half-Ducat of Philip II, Circa 1560 - 70 AD, struck for Naples and Sicily. The silver original was recovered from the wreck of the Girona. Obverse: bare-headed bust of Philip II wearing armour. Inscribed PHILIPP REX ARAGON. VTRI. Reverse: crowned royal arms of Philip II of Spain in garnished escutcheon; inscription continues : SISAL, ET, HIERVSAL. Diameter 32mm. Ulster Museum, Belfast.