© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
⅕ Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II
| Silver (.833) | 6.85 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1582 |
| Value | ⅕ Ecu (⅕ Daalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 6.85 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned arms over Burgundian cross, flanked by two firesteels.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR
Edge
Plain
Comment
Known as ⅕ Ecu Phillipe (French).
The mint mark placement changes by year:
- Antwerp 1562-1563 hand mintmark reverse
- Antwerp 1563-1580 hand mintmark obverse dividing date
- Maastricht 1564-1567 star mintmark reverse
- Maastricht 1567-1582 star mintmark obverse dividing date
Interesting fact
The "Philipsdaalder" coin was used as a means of payment in the Spanish Netherlands, specifically in the Duchy of Brabant, which is now part of Belgium.
