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1 Rijksdaalder
| Silver (.885) | 29.03 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | region of West Friesland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1607-1629 |
| Value | Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.885) |
| Weight | 29.03 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
In the center, a large crowned shield with the arms of the United Provinces (a lion standing, crowned, facing left, armed with a sword in the right paw and holding a bundle of seven arrows pointed in the left paw); the year of issue cut on each side.
Latin legends around the edge with a "cross" symbol at 12 o'clock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA · RES · PARVÆ · CRESCUNT +
16//21
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Dutch rijksdaalder, which takes its name from the German reichtaler, was created to match the latter's characteristics and facilitate international trade.This coin was introduced in accordance with the monetary ordinance of 1606, with a value of 50 stuivers, a weight of 29.03 grams and a silver content of 0.885.
In all, some 823,880 coins were produced, including ½ Rijksdaalders.
There are variations in the portrait as well as in the cut of the legends by the sword.
Interesting fact
The 1 Rijksdaalder coin from West Friesland (Dutch Republic) made of Silver (.885) weighing 29.03 g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency in the Dutch East India Company's trade with the Chinese during the 17th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1622 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rijksdaalder 1607-1629 coin.
