¼ Daalder "Burgundian" - Philip II 1568-1569 front ¼ Daalder "Burgundian" - Philip II 1568-1569 back
¼ Daalder "Burgundian" - Philip II 1568-1569 photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

¼ Daalder "Burgundian" - Philip II

 
Silver (.892) 7.3 g -
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Philip II (1556-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1568-1569
Value
¼ Ecu (¼ Daalder)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Silver (.892)
Weight
7.3 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#338530
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms of Austria-Burgunday surrounded by collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR

Translation: The Lord is my helper

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Dutch Revolt, which began in 1566, was a rebellion against Spanish rule in the Netherlands, and it was during this time that Philip II issued this coin as a means of raising funds for his military campaigns. Despite the turmoil, the coin still features the traditional imagery of a Burgundian shield on one side and the monarch's portrait on the other, showcasing the enduring influence of the Burgundian dynasty in the region.