© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
1 Daalder "Philipsdaalder" - Philip II without ANG
| Silver (.833) | 34.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1563 |
| Value | 1 Ecu (Philipsdaalder) (1.75) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 34.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms on St Andrew cross with jewel of Golden Fleece hanging below, flanked by two firesteels.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • DOMINVS • MIHI • ADIVTOR • ✿ •
Translation: The Lord is my helper
Comment
Official name after producing was the ½ Real, but the coin later became known as the Philipsdaalder.Worth 35 stuivers in 1556, the value grew up to 50 stuivers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Daalder "Philipsdaalder" coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was minted in 1562-1563, during the reign of Philip II, who was facing opposition from the Dutch States and the County of Holland. Despite the political tensions, the coin still features the image of Philip II, indicating the influence of Spanish rule in the region. Additionally, the coin was made of silver (.833) and weighed 34.3 grams, making it a valuable and significant coin in the region.
