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1 Daalder " Philipsdaalder" - Philip II PHILIPPVS - Countermark A13.
1561 year| Silver (.833) | 34.28 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1561 |
| Value | 1 Ecu (Philipsdaalder) (1.75) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 34.28 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#367978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms resting on a Burgundian cross, flanked by fire steels and the Jewels of the Order of the Golden Fleece with sparks. Mint mark on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS MICHI ADIVTOR
Translation: The Lord is my Helper
Edge
Plain
Comment
Host coin is a Philipsdaalder of Gelderland (Catalog references pertain to the 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 1561 has a unique feature - it has a countermark, which is a small stamp or marking added to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin is the letter "A" with a number "13.1" next to it, indicating that it was issued by the County of Holland in the Dutch States. This countermark was added to the coin to verify its authenticity and to show that it was approved by the local authorities. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it provides a glimpse into the monetary systems and practices of the time.
