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1 Daalder "swimming lion"
| Silver (.750) | 27.68 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1597-1599 |
| Value | 1 Daalder (2.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 27.68 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#319676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Swimming lion to the left, emerging from the waves from the waist, in a circlet of pearls; mint mark above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
x ♜ x
DOMINE x SERVA x NOS x PERIMVS
Translation: Save us Lord, before we perish
Comment
This type of lion daalder is the first struck by this province. It is nicknamed "swimming lion daalder" because of the reverse design symbolizing the lands of Zeeland located below sea level.Interesting fact
The "swimming lion" design on the 1 Daalder coin from the Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic) is a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The lion is depicted swimming in a circle, surrounded by waves, which symbolizes the province's strong maritime history and its connection to the sea.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1597 ♜ | 219719 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Daalder "swimming lion" 1597-1599 coin.
