1 Daalder - Philip II (Bust left; Brussels) 1576-1577 front 1 Daalder - Philip II (Bust left; Brussels) 1576-1577 back
1 Daalder - Philip II (Bust left; Brussels) 1576-1577 photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

1 Daalder - Philip II Bust left; Brussels

 
Silver (.833) 34.28 g 43 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Philip II (1556-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1576-1577
Value
1 Ecu (Daalder)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
34.28 g
Diameter
43 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#105046
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms bearing the jewel of the Golden Fleece over Burgundian cross, flanked by two firesteels.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINUS MIHI ADIVTOR

Edge

Plain

Comment

GH 210-3a:  B in the field (A. de Witte #718). Known as Philipsdaalder (Dutch) or Écu Philippe (French). After being closed for 140 years, the Brussels mint re-opened in 1576. Coins struck in Antwerp were sent to Brussels, stamped with the letter B and released into circulation.

GH 210-3aa:  B divides date, as with other mint marks during this reign: