© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
1 Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II With countermark ND
| Silver (.833) | - | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1573-1574 |
| Value | 1 Ecu (Philipsdaalder) (1.75) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#358394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms on St Andrew cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • DOMINVS • MICHI • ADIVTOR • ✿ •
Translation: The Lord is my helper
Comment
This paid for countermark had the intention to raise the value of foreign currencies with about 15%.Different types of these countermarks (A 27) were found:
- A 27.1: Zeelandic lion in oval of pearls
- A 27.2: Zeelandic lion on shield with rounded bottom
- A 27.3: Zeelandic lion on shield with pointed bottom
- A 27.4: Zeelandic lion on shield with pointed bottom surrounded by oval of pearls
- A 27.5: Zeelandic lion on straight hield in oval of pearls
Link to host coin given below.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Philipsdaalder coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Dutch States. The coin was issued by Philip II of Spain, who was the ruler of the Spanish Netherlands at the time. However, the Dutch States were fighting for their independence from Spain, and the coin was minted in secret to fund the Dutch rebellion. The countermark on the coin, which features a lion holding a shield with the initials "P" and "F" (for Philip II and Flanders), was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued by the Dutch rebels, rather than the Spanish authorities. This coin is a rare and valuable example of numismatic history, and it serves as a reminder of the complex political and military struggles that took place in the region during the 16th century.
