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1 Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II ANG - Countermark A13.
1557 year| Silver (.833) | 34.28 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1557 |
| Value | 1 Ecu (Philipsdaalder) (1.75) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 34.28 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#367977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: DOMINVS MICHI ADIVTOR ✥
Translation: The Lord is my helper
Edge
Plain
Comment
Host coin is Gelderland Philipsdaalder Issued with Philip's title as king of both Spain and England (all references pertain to host coin).The counter mark A13.1 is a coat of arms of Holland in a pearled oval. It was, after payment, struck on local and foreign coins with a higher value than 3.5 Stiver, which resulted in an increase of value by 15%. The mark could have several locations, like the neck or the chin.
Interesting fact
The "Philipsdaalder" coin from 1557 has a unique feature - it has a countermark, which is a small stamp or marking that was added to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin is "A13.1" and it indicates that the coin was issued by the County of Holland, which was part of the Dutch States. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it provides insight into the coin's origins and history.
