© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Daalder "½ Philipsdaalder" - Philip II Bust right ND
| Silver (.833) | 17.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1567 |
| Value | ½ Daalder (⅞) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 17.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms on St Andrew cross, flanked by two firesteels.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS • MIHI ADIVTOR
Translation: The Lord is my helper
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Daalder "½ Philipsdaalder" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip II of Spain, who was also known as Philip the Prudent. He was known for his efforts to strengthen the Spanish economy and military, and the minting of this coin was likely a part of those efforts. The coin's design features a bust of Philip II on the obverse (front) side, and the reverse (back) side features the coat of arms of the County of Holland, where the coin was minted. The use of silver in the coin's composition and its weight of 17.1 grams also reflect the value and importance of this coin during its time.
