½ Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Phillip II 1562-1598 front ½ Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Phillip II 1562-1598 back
½ Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Phillip II 1562-1598 photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

½ Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Phillip II

 
Silver (.833) 17.14 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Philip II (1556-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1562-1598
Value
½ Ecu (½ Daalder)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
17.14 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#105059
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned arms over Burgundian cross flanked by two firesteels.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINUS MIHI ADIVTOR

Edge

Plain

Comment

Known as demi-écu Philippe (French).

 

Correspondence of mints and subtypes:

Antwerp, date at bottom:  GH 211-1a, Delmonte 51, Witte 719

Antwerp, date at top:  GH 211-1b, Delmonte 52, Witte 720