© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
¼ Daalder "Sprenger" - Philip of Montmorency ND
| Silver | 7.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Counts of Horn (Horn, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip of Montmorency (Philps van Montmorency) (1540-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1540-1568 |
| Value | ¼ Daalder (⅜) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#347827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Flowered cross with flower in center. Legend between pearled circles surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA * NOVA ARGENT WIERTE
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Argentea Wiertens
Translation: New Silver Coinage of Weert
Comment
Different letterings on obverse are found:
- PHS ✶ BARᐤ ✶ D ✶ MONTMᐤ ✶ Cᐤ ✶ AB ✶ HORN ✶ Dᐤ ✶ D ✶ WEERT
- PHS ✶ BARᐤ ✶ D ✶ MONTMᐤ ✶ Cᐤ ✶ AB ✶ HORN ✶ Dᐤ ✶ D ✶ WIERT
- PHS' ✶ BARᐤ ✶ D ✶ MONTMᐤ ✶ Cᐤ ✶ AB ✶ HORN ✶ Dᐤ ✶ D ✶ WIERT
- PHS ✶ BAR° ✶ D ✶ MONTM° ✶ C° ✶ AB ✶ HORN ✶ D° ✶ D ✶ WlERT
- PHS' ✶ BAR° ✶ D ✶ MONTM° ✶ C ✶ AB ✶ HORN ✶ D° ✶ D° ✶ WIERT
- PHS' ✶ BAR ✶ D ✶ MONTM° ✶ C° ✶ AB ✶ HORN ✶ D° ✶ D ✶ WIERTT
Different letterings on reverse are found:
- MONET A * NOVA ARGENT WIERT
- MONET A * NOVA ARGEN WIERTE
- MONET A * NOVA ARGENT WIERTE
- MONET A * NOVA AIGEN WIERTE
Interesting fact
The ¼ Daalder "Sprenger" coin featuring Philip of Montmorency ND (1540-1568) from Counts of Horn (Horn, Dutch States) is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was used as a means of payment during a time when the Dutch States were fighting for independence from Spain. This coin was issued during a period of great turmoil and political upheaval, and its use as a form of currency reflects the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of the Dutch States during this time.
