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½ Daalder "St. Martinusdaalder" - Philip of Montmorency ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Counts of Horn (Horn, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip of Montmorency (Philps van Montmorency) (1540-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1540-1568 |
| Value | ½ Daalder = 12 Stuivers (0.6) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#398074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms of Montmorency, covered by an ornate helmet, mark of the Order of the Golden Fleece above the shield. Legend between pearled circles surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PHS ⋆ BAR° ⋆ D ⋆ MO'MORE ⋆ CO ⋆ D ⋆ HORN ⋆ D ⋆ WERT
Unabridged legend: Philippus, Barona de Montmorencie, Comes de Horn, Dominus de Werte
Translation: Philip, Baron of Montmorency, Count of Hoorne, Lord of Weert
Comment
Saint Martin is the patron of the main church of Weert.
Another version of this half daalder, but with arms of both Montmorency and Hoorn was also made (see link).
Coats of arms of Weert (left), and House of Montmorency (right) (Source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
The St. Martinusdaalder coin features an image of Philip of Montmorency, also known as Philip de Montmorency, a Dutch nobleman who was beheaded in 1568 for his involvement in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule.
