© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Daalder "½ Philipsdaalder" - Philip II Bust right
| Silver (.833) | 17.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1565 |
| Value | 17.5 Stuivers (0.875) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 17.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#359921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms with jewel of the Golden Fleece hanging below, over Burgundian cross, flanked by two firesteels.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS MICHI ADIVTOR
Translation: The Lord is my help.
Comment
A variant for 1562 has the mint mark after the date.Interesting fact
The ½ Daalder "½ Philipsdaalder" coin was minted during the reign of Philip II of Spain, who was also known as Philip II of Flanders. The coin features a bust of Philip II on the obverse side, and on the reverse side, it has a shield with the coat of arms of the County of Flanders. The coin was made of silver (.833) and weighed 17.1 grams. It was used in the Spanish Netherlands, which is now modern-day Belgium.
