© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Daalder "½ Bourgondische Kruisrijksdaalder" - Philip II
| Silver (.875) | 14.7 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Overijssel (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1567-1592 |
| Value | ½ Daalder = 15 Stuivers (0.75) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 14.7 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#363087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy surrounded by collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DOMINVS + MIHI + ADIVTOR +
Translation: The Lord is my help.
Comment
½ écu de Bourgogne - Philippe II (fr).Two variants exist:
GH 241-17a (1567 only) - Obverse legend PHS DEI GHISP Z REX D TRS ISSV
GH 241-17b (1584-1591) - As in main photos.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Daalder "½ Bourgondische Kruisrijksdaalder" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip II of Spain, who was also known as Philip the Prudent. He was known for his efforts to strengthen the Spanish economy and military, and the minting of this coin was likely a part of those efforts. The coin's design features a cross and a shield, which were common symbols used on coins during this time period, and the silver content of the coin would have made it a valuable and reliable form of currency.
