1600 Spanish Netherlands King Philip II Gold 1 ALB NGC MS63

This coin was minted during the period when the Spanish Netherlands were under the control of the Spanish Habsburgs. Philip II's reign was marked by significant political and military events, including the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648), which was a revolt of the Seventeen Provinces against the Spanish Empire.

The observe features a portrait of King Philip II, along with inscriptions indicating his name and titles. The legend often reads "PHILIPPVS II D G HISP REX" (Philip II, by the grace of God, King of Spain).

The reverse displays a cross with various heraldic symbols in the quadrants. The legend usually reads "ARCHID AVST DVX BVRG CO FLAND" (Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders).

Graded NGC MS63, this 1600 Spanish Netherlands Gold 1 Albertus (ALB) under King Philip II exhibits exceptional surface quality for the type. The strike is impressively bold, with well-defined devices and minimal wear. Rich golden luster shimmers across both sides, with fields that remain largely undisturbed by contact. A scarce, historically important piece in high Mint State condition, highly attractive for collectors of Habsburg or Spanish Netherlands gold.

SPANISH NETHERLANDS GOLD 1 ALB, TOURNAI, 5.16g, KING PHILIP II. THE FINEST KNOWN!