© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
1 Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II Countermark A13.
1569 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1569 |
| Value | 1 Ecu (Philipsdaalder) (1.75) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#368473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms surrounded by chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Script: Latin
Lettering: · DOMINVS · MIHI · ADIVTOR ·
Translation: The Lord is my Helper
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 1569 features a unique countermark, A13.1, which was applied by the Dutch States to confirm the coin's authenticity and value. This countermark is a rare and distinctive feature that sets the coin apart from other coins of its time.
