© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Daalder "Rijderdaalder"
1582 (1581-1582) years| Silver | 26.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1582 (1581-1582) |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Daalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.29 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#331864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armored rider to left holding standard in right hand. Shield with combined Gelderland-Zutphen arms beneath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ DEVS CONSTI TVIT × REGN A ×
Translation: God's appointed kingdoms
Comment
In the literature, this type of the Ridertaler of Gelderland is only known with the year 1582 on it (Delmonte 788, Davenport 8819)Without a year, there's only one type known which doesn't have an inner circle on the reverse (Delmonte 789, Davenport 8820)
Interesting fact
The 1 Daalder "Rijderdaalder" coin from the Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) made of Silver weighing 26.29 g has an interesting fact that it was used as a means of payment for the Dutch East India Company (VOC) during their trade expeditions to the East Indies.
