© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
⅕ Daalder "⅕ Philipsdaalder" - Philip II bust right
| Silver (.833) | 6.86 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Overijssel (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1563-1567 |
| Value | ⅕ Philipsdaalder = 7 to 10 Stuivers (0.35) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 6.86 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#94918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned arms on top of Burgundian cross with balls at tips that divides legend. Jewel of the Golden Fleece hanging below, and firesteel with sparks at each side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR
Translation: The Lord is my helper
Comment
Bust on the right. The size of this coin is about 71.4 pieces in the Dutch marc and its denomination is X deniers of pure silver.v.d.Ch. 19-9/11
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅕ Daalder "⅕ Philipsdaalder" coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the Netherlands. The coin was issued during the reign of Philip II of Spain, who was also the King of the Netherlands at the time. However, the Dutch States were fighting for their independence from Spain, and the coin was minted in the Lordship of Overijssel, which was a rebellious province that was resisting Spanish rule. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of the Netherlands during this time period.
