© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Daalder "Ecu des Etats" - Brabant Revolt
| Silver (.750) | 15.24 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Period | Brabant States in Revolt (1577-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1577-1578 |
| Value | ½ Ecu (½ Daalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 15.24 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#121451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four sets of crowned initials PH arranged radially with S at center to form a cross. Value flanking the center of cross, floral motif in each angle, all within thin inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · PACE · ET · IVSTITIA · 15 B 77
Translation: Peace and justice
Comment
Also known in Dutch as 1/2 Statendaalder.Emissions of rebels in the name of King Philip II (1573-1581)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Brabant Revolt, a period of political and military turmoil in the Dutch-speaking regions of the Spanish Netherlands (now part of Belgium) in the late 16th century. The coin's design, featuring the Ecu des Etats (States' Currency) emblem, was a symbol of the rebels' quest for independence from Spanish rule. Despite the turmoil, the coin remained in circulation and is now a prized collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1577 B | 176058 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1578 B | 21950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Daalder "Ecu des Etats" - Brabant Revolt 1577-1578 coin.
