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1 Daalder "Rijksdaalder"
| Silver (.885) | 28.5 g | - |
| Issuer | region of West Friesland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1592-1599 |
| Value | Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.885) |
| Weight | 28.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#126579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
West Friesland arms with ornate tournament helmet above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE × NO × ARG DOMI × WESTFRISIAE ❀
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Argentea domini Westfieslandiae
Translation: New silver coinage of the Lordship of West Friesland
Comment
West Friesland. Provincial Taler (Gehelmde rijksdaalder)Interesting fact
The 1 Daalder "Rijksdaalder" coin from West Friesland (Dutch Republic) is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Dutch Republic was a confederation of seven provinces that gained independence from Spain in 1581, and the introduction of a standardized currency like the Rijksdaalder helped to facilitate trade and commerce within the new nation. The coin's design, which features a lion holding a shield with the Dutch Republic's coat of arms, symbolized the young nation's strength and independence.
