© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
¼ Daalder "Madonnadaalder / Batzelaar" - Margaretha van Brederode ND
| Silver | 6.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Thorn (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Abbess | Margaret of Brederode (Margaretha van Brederode) (1557-1577) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1557-1577 |
| Value | ¼ Daalder (⅜) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna with child and scepter on radiant sun
Script: Latin
Lettering: NA ★ LVTIC ★ BETZL ★ SCROT ★ V ★ KOR
Comment
The image of this coin is shown in the Van der Chijs 8 catalog, but not mentioned in its text.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Virgin Mary on one side and a knight on the other, which was a common design during the Renaissance period. The coin was also minted during a time of religious turmoil in Europe, with the Protestant Reformation gaining traction and the Catholic Church facing challenges to its authority. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of the Virgin Mary, indicating the continued importance of Catholicism in the region. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in European history and currency.
