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½ Rijksdaalder / ½ Prinsendaalder
| Silver (.889) | - | 34 mm |
| Issuer | region of West Friesland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1592-1599 |
| Value | ½ Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder) (6⁄5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.889) |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#327303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms underneath tourney helmet
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE· NO· ARG DOMI. WESTFRISIÆ ❀
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Argentea Dominus Westfrisiae
Translation: New Silver Money of the Lordship of Westfrisia
Comment
Also known as ½ Gehelmde rijksdaalder.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rijksdaalder / ½ Prinsendaalder coin from West Friesland (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Dutch Republic was a newly formed state at the time, and the coinage was an important symbol of its independence and growing economic power. The coin's design, which features a lion and a knight, represents the strength and courage of the Dutch people during this period. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous use of copper, and it marked a shift towards the use of more valuable and durable metals in Dutch coinage.
