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½ Daalder of 15 Stuiver - Margaretha van Brederode
1563 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Thorn (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Abbess | Margaret of Brederode (Margaretha van Brederode) (1557-1577) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1563 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#390571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted coat of arms of Brederode dividing date
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARGA' ★ D ★ BREDROD' ★ AB' ★ FVN' ★ SE' ★ THORENSIS
Unabridged legend: Margaretha De Brederode, Abbatissa Fundationes Secularis Thorensis
Translation: Margaretha of Brederode, Abbess of the Secular Church of Thorn
Interesting fact
The ½ Daalder coin featuring Margaretha van Brederode is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples remaining in existence. It is believed that the coin was minted in 1563 at the Abbey of Thorn in what is now Belgium, and it is made of silver. The coin's design features an image of Margaretha van Brederode, a noblewoman from the region, on one side, and a shield with the coat of arms of the Abbey of Thorn on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.