1 Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II (ANG) 1557 front 1 Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II (ANG) 1557 back
1 Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II (ANG) 1557 photo
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1 Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II ANG

1557 year
Silver (.833) 34.28 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States)
King
Philip II (1556-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1557
Value
35 Stuivers (1.75)
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#105107
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms with jewel of hte Golden Fleece hanging below, over Burgundian cross, flanked by two firesteels.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINVS MICHI ADIVTOR

Translation: The Lord is my help.

Comment

With title King of England
Écu

Interesting fact

The "Philipsdaalder" coin from 1557 features an error in the inscription on the reverse side, where "PHILIPPUS II" is misspelled as "PHILIPPUS IIII." This error was not corrected, and the coin was still circulated, making it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.