½ Leeuwendaalder 1606-1653 front ½ Leeuwendaalder 1606-1653 back
½ Leeuwendaalder 1606-1653 photo
© Schulman auction house

½ Leeuwendaalder

 
Silver (.750) 13.52 g -
Description
Issuer
Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1606-1653
Value
½ Leeuwendaalder (⅘)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
13.52 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#319021
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Rampant lion left inside beaded circle, with year above

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·1641·CONFIDENS·DNO·NON·MOVETVR

Unabridged legend: Confidens domino non movetur

Translation: Those who trust in God are immovable

Interesting fact

The ½ Leeuwendaalder coin from the Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, and its design featured an image of a lion, which symbolized strength and power.