½ Daalder "½ Rijksdaalder"
| Silver (.885) | 14.51 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1606-1645 |
| Value | ½ Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder) (6⁄5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.885) |
| Weight | 14.51 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#198471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms divide date in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCVNT
Translation: Unity makes a small things grow
Comment
Spelling variants exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Daalder "½ Rijksdaalder" coin from the Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Netherlands. The Dutch Republic was a confederation of seven provinces that had recently gained independence from Spain, and the minting of this coin reflects the growing economic power and influence of the young nation. The coin's silver content and weight also reflect the standardization of currency during this period, as the Dutch Republic sought to establish a uniform system of coinage across its provinces.
