© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
⅒ Philipsdaalder - Philip II Bust left
1590 year| Silver (.833) | 3.43 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1590 |
| Value | ⅒ Ecu (⅒ Daalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#411844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Burgundian cross with firesteel at center and jewel of Golden Fleece below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR
Translation: God is my helper
Edge
Plain
Comment
For the type with bust right, see link.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅒ Philipsdaalder coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was minted in 1590, just a few years after the Dutch Revolt, which was a series of conflicts between the Dutch provinces and the Spanish Empire. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin still features the image of Philip II, the King of Spain, on its obverse side. This highlights the complex political and cultural ties that existed between the Dutch provinces and the Spanish Empire during this period.
