½ Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II 1562-1575 front ½ Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II 1562-1575 back
½ Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II 1562-1575 photo
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½ Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States)
King
Philip II (1555-1581)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1562-1575
Value
½ Philipsdaalder
Currency
Gulden (1506-1581)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#367759
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms on Burgundian cross, flanked by firesteel and sparks.

Script: Latin

Lettering: · DOMINVS · MICHI · ADIVTOR ·

Translation: The Lord is my Helper

Comment

Differences in texts:
  • vdChijs2 26.15: PHS D G HISPA REX DVX GELRIE 1562
  • vdChijs2 26.15: PHS D G HISP Z REX DVX GELRIE 1562
  • vdChijs2 26.16: PHS D G HISP Z REX DVX GEL 1563
  • vdChijs2 26.17: PHS DEI G HISP Z REX DVX GEL 1566 Source: Heritage Auctions Europe
  • vdChijs2 26.18: PHS D G HISP Z REX DVX GEL 1575

Interesting fact

The "Philipsdaalder" coin was used as a means of payment for Dutch East India Company (VOC) shares.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1563  - - - - - -
1564  - - - - - -
1566  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II 1562-1575 coin.