½ Daalder "½ Leeuwendaalder" 1606-1653 front ½ Daalder "½ Leeuwendaalder" 1606-1653 back
½ Daalder "½ Leeuwendaalder" 1606-1653 photo
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½ Daalder "½ Leeuwendaalder"

 
Silver 13.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Province of Holland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1606-1653
Value
½ Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder) (6⁄5)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.8 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#322545
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Rampant lion to the left, date at end of legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONFIDENS · DNO · NON · MOVETVR · 1616

Unabridged legend: CONFIDENS DOMINO NON MOVETVR

Translation: He who trusts in the Lord shall not waver

Interesting fact

The ½ Daalder "½ Leeuwendaalder" coin from the Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, and its design featured a half-lion image, which represented the province's coat of arms.