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½ Leeuwendaalder Lily
| Silver (.750) | 13.84 g | - |
| Issuer | region of West Friesland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1616-1649 |
| Value | ½ Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder) (6⁄5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 13.84 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#327003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rampant lion to the left, year at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONFIDENS·DNO·NON·MOVETVR·1629·
Unabridged legend: Confidens Domino Non Movetur
Translation: He who trusts in God is steadfast
Interesting fact
The ½ Leeuwendaalder coin from West Friesland features a unique design element - a lily on the reverse side, which gives the coin its name. This symbol was used to represent the province of West Friesland and signifies purity, innocence, and refined beauty.
