© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
½ Daalder "Burgundian" - Philip II
| Silver (.892) | 14.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1567-1570 |
| Value | ½ Daalder = 16 Stivers (⅘) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.892) |
| Weight | 14.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#346947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms, surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · DOMINVS · MICHI · ADIVTOR ·
Translation: The Lord is my Helper
Comment
Known as ½ Burgundian kruisrijksdaalder (Dutch) or Demi-ecu de Bourgogne (French).98,825 coins were struck across the four years of issue.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Daalder "Burgundian" coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The County of Flanders, where the coin was minted, was part of the Spanish Netherlands, which was a territory controlled by Spain. However, during the reign of Philip II, the Netherlands experienced a period of religious and political unrest, including the Dutch Revolt, which began in 1568. Despite this turmoil, the coin was still minted and used as a form of currency in the region.
