1 Daalder - Philip II (Bust right; PHILIPPVS, ANG) 1557-1559 front 1 Daalder - Philip II (Bust right; PHILIPPVS, ANG) 1557-1559 back
1 Daalder - Philip II (Bust right; PHILIPPVS, ANG) 1557-1559 photo
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1 Daalder - Philip II Bust right; PHILIPPVS, ANG

 
Silver (.833) 34.28 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Philip II (1556-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1557-1559
Value
1 Ecu (Daalder)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
34.28 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#104994
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms bearing the jewel of the Golden Fleece, flanked by two firesteels. Mint mark at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINVS MICHI ADIVTOR

Translation: The Lord my Helper

Edge

Plain

Comment

Known as Philipsdaalder (Dutch) or Ecu Philippe (French)
Bust to the right. Tittle King of England
Mint mark on reverse

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Daalder coin from Spanish Netherlands is that it was minted during the reign of Philip II, who was the King of Spain and the Lord of the Netherlands at the time. The coin features a bust of Philip II on the obverse side, with the inscription "PHILIPPVS" and "ANG" on either side of his head, indicating his name and title. The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant, which was one of the three main provinces of the Belgian States. The coin was made of silver with a purity of .833 and weighed 34.28 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1558 Hand - - - - - -

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