© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
⅕ Philipsdaalder - Philip II Countermark A13.
| Silver (.833) | 6.86 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1564-1566 |
| Value | ⅕ Ecu (Philipsdaalder) (0.35) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 6.86 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#367998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms resting on Burgundian cross, flanked by two firesteels with sparks.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR
Translation: The Lord is my Helper
Comment
In French texts this coin is referred to as 1/5 Écu.The catalog references are those of the host coin.
The counter mark A13.1 is a coat of arms of Holland in a pearled oval. It was, after payment, struck on local and foreign coins with a higher value than 3.5 Stiver, which resulted in an increase of value by 15%. The mark could have several locations, like the neck or the chin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the region. The County of Holland was part of the Spanish Netherlands, which was a Spanish territory that included much of modern-day Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of the Netherlands. During this time, the region was experiencing religious tensions between Catholics and Protestants, as well as political tensions between the Spanish rulers and the local population. Despite these challenges, the ⅕ Philipsdaalder coin was issued and used as a means of exchange, demonstrating the resilience and resourcefulness of the people in the region.
