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1 Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II Bust right
1563 year| Silver (.833) | 34.27 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1555-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1563 |
| Value | 1 Philipsdaalder |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 34.27 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 3.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#61032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms over Burgundian cross from which hangs the jewel of the Golden Fleece
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR
Translation: The Lord is my helper.
Comment
Known also as an Écu Philippe (French).The main subtypes of the Philipsdaalder are distinguished by the direction of Philip's bust, and his titles and spelling obverse, ANG (1557-1558), PHILIPPVS without ANG (1561) or PHS without ANG (1572-1576)
Interesting fact
The "Philipsdaalder" coin was used as a means of payment in the Dutch States during a time of great economic and political change, as the region was transitioning from a feudal society to a capitalist one.
