Obverse © Hermitage Fine Art – Reverse © Heritage Auctions Europe
Obverse © Hermitage Fine Art – Reverse © Heritage Auctions Europe
½ Daalder "Halve Leeuwendaalder" Date in field
| Silver | 13.8 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zwolle (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1639-1644 |
| Value | ½ Daalder (¾) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#416566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rampant lion to the left divides date within inner beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DA. PACEM: DOMINE : IN: DIEB : NOST ✿
1641
Translation: May the Lord grant us peace in our times
Comment
The location of the date (in field divided by lion, or at end of reverse legend) and presence/absence of Zwolle arms on the lion reverse, differentiate between the various Lion Daalder types of the mid-1600s.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Daalder "Halve Leeuwendaalder" coin from the City of Zwolle (Dutch States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Netherlands. The coin was issued between 1639 and 1644, a period known as the Dutch Golden Age, when the Netherlands was experiencing a cultural and economic renaissance. The coin's silver content and intricate design reflect the wealth and prosperity of the time, and its minting was likely a response to the growing demand for currency as trade and commerce expanded.
