Netherlands. 1 Escalin 1628 (No reserve price)

The shown coin appears to be a historical schelling (escalin) minted in the 17th century during the reign of King Philip IV over the Spanish Netherlands. [1] In the photo, an upright lion can be seen holding a sword and a small coat of arms. Text: At the edge you presumably read the Latin inscription PHIL IIII D G HISP ET INDIAR REX (Philip IV, by the grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies). Dating: This type of coin dates from the period between 1621 and 1665. Material: Such escalins or schellings were usually made of silver. [1] (https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/numiscorner/239/product/coin_spanish_netherlands_artois_escalin_1628_arras__silver/757488/Default.aspx), [2] (https://en.numista.com/61027), [3] (https://www.alamy.com/a-1628-schelling-coin-from-the-netherlands-issued-under-the-authority-of-philip-iv-of-spain-a-king-of-spain-from-1621-to-1665-who-also-ruled-over-the-spanish-netherlands-including-the-region-of-artois