⅕ Daalder "⅕ Philipsdaalder" - Philip II 1563-1589 front ⅕ Daalder "⅕ Philipsdaalder" - Philip II 1563-1589 back
⅕ Daalder "⅕ Philipsdaalder" - Philip II 1563-1589 photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

⅕ Daalder "⅕ Philipsdaalder" - Philip II

 
Silver (.833) 6.86 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States)
King
Philip II (1556-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1563-1589
Value
7 Stuivers (0.35)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
6.86 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#94919
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Crowned arms of Spain-Austria-Burgundy atop a Burgundian cross, flanked by two firesteels and sparks, the jewels of the Golden Fleece hanging below

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINVS · MIHI · ADIVTOR

Translation: The Lord is my helper

Edge

Plain

Comment

Several small variations in design occur during the production of this type:

1563-1572 (GH 212-7a) Mint mark divides obverse legend, as in man photos
1576-1586 (GH 212-7b) Mint mark divides date