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½ Daalder lead
1576 year| Lead | - | - |
| Issuer | Siege of Zierikzee (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Period | Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1576 |
| Value | ½ Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder) (6⁄5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#331059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
The ½ Daalder (lead) 1576 from Siege of Zierikzee (Dutch Republic) made of Lead is an interesting coin because it was used as a form of currency during a time of crisis, specifically the Siege of Zierikzee, which lasted from 1575 to 1576. The use of lead as a material for coins was a common practice during times of war or siege, as it was a readily available and inexpensive metal. This coin is a unique example of how currency was used to facilitate trade and commerce during a time of conflict.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1576 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Daalder (lead) 1576 coin.
