1 Daalder "Bourgondische Kruisrijksdaalder" - Philip II 1567-1571 front 1 Daalder "Bourgondische Kruisrijksdaalder" - Philip II 1567-1571 back
1 Daalder "Bourgondische Kruisrijksdaalder" - Philip II 1567-1571 photo
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1 Daalder "Bourgondische Kruisrijksdaalder" - Philip II

 
Silver (.889) 29.37 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Utrecht (Dutch States)
King
Philip II (1556-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1567-1571
Value
30 Stuivers (1.5)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1581)
Composition
Silver (.889)
Weight
29.37 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#97240
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned arms, surrounded by collar of the Golden Fleece.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINVS · MIHI · ADIVTOR

Translation: The Lord is my helper

Comment

Variety shield
1567;1568
1569;1570;1571
Écu de Bourgogne

Interesting fact

The "Bourgondische Kruisrijksdaalder" was a coin that was minted during the reign of Philip II of Spain, who was also known as Philip I of Castile. It was minted in the Lordship of Utrecht, which was a region in the Dutch States that was under Spanish rule at the time. The coin was made of silver and weighed 29.37 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its time. It's interesting to note that the coin's design featured a cross, which was a symbol of the Burgundian Netherlands, a region that was part of the Spanish Netherlands. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, and it serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.