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1 Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II ANG
| Silver (.833) | 34.28 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1555-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1557-1558 |
| Value | 1 Philipsdaalder |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 34.28 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#61031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Spain-Austria-Burgundy topped with small shield of Gelderland at center, jewels of the Golden Feece hanging below, flanked by a firesteels emitting sparks
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMIИVS MICHI ADIVTOR ✥
Translation: The Lord is my helper
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued with Philip's title as king of both Spain and England.The subtypes of the Philipsdaalder are distinguished by the use of different terms in Philip's titles obverse: ANG (1557-1558), PHILIPPVS without ANG (1561), PHS without ANG (1572-1576)
Variants:
The following variants are known:
1557 - Obverse legend uses spellings ...ANG... and GEL. The date is written in the normal way, read from left to right 1557 (Delm. 29, GH 210-6a)
1557 - Obverse legend uses spellings ...AИG... and GEL. The date is written as an extension of the legend, from right to left and inverted (Delm. 29a, GH210-6aa)
Source: Heritage Auctions Europe
1558 - Obverse legend uses spellings ...AИG... and GELR. The date is written as an extension of the legend, and ends with an annelet (GH 210-6aa, main photos)
1558/7
vdChijs2 differentiates based on obverse legend as well, but differentiates a bit further:
Plate XV 8 - Obverse legend uses spellings ...ANG... and GEL. No inner circle and the 'PHS' is more 'PIIS'. The effigy looks younger.
Plate XV 9 - Obverse legend uses spellings ...ANG... and GEL. With inner circle and normal 'PHS'. The effigy looks older.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Daalder "Philipsdaalder" coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was minted in 1557-1558, during the reign of Philip II, who was facing opposition from the Dutch States and the Protestant Reformation. The coin's design features Philip II's portrait and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Guelders, highlighting the political and cultural tensions of the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1557 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II (ANG) 1557-1558 coin.
