© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
⅕ Daalder "⅕ Philipsdaalder" - Philip II Bust left
| Silver (.833) | 6.85 g | 29.8 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1564-1580 (1562-1580) |
| Value | ⅕ Ecu (Philipsdaalder) (0.35) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 6.85 g |
| Diameter | 29.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#112483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms on crossed fire steels with Latin motto surrounding
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS· MIHI· ADIVTOR·
Translation: The Lord is my Helper
Edge
Plain
Comment
Workshop: DordrechtE. van Gelder and M. Hoc list several different legends and types:
Legend I: PHILIPPVS- D: G- HISP- REX- C- HOL (sometimes with double dot)
Legend II: PHS- D: G- HISP- REX- C(O)- HO(L)
Legend III: PHS- D: G- HISP- Z- REX- COES- HOL
- GH#212-11 a. bust left, legend I, undated (1562-1564)
- GH#212-11 b. bust right, legend II, obverse vintage, 1564
- GH#212-11 c. bust on left, legend I, obverse date, 1567
- GH#212-11 d. bust right, legend III, obverse date, 1571, 1572
- GH#212-11 e. bust left, legend II, with jewel of the Golden Fleece, 1580
- GH#212-11 f. bust left, legend II, without Golden Fleece jewel, 1580
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅕ Daalder "⅕ Philipsdaalder" coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was issued by Philip II, who was the King of Spain and the ruler of the Spanish Netherlands, during a period of religious conflict and political unrest in the region. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region, a testament to the stability and enduring value of the silver standard.
