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¹⁄10 Daalder "¹⁄10 Philipsdaalder" - Philip II
| Silver (.833) | 3.43 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1589 |
| Value | 1⁄20 Philipsdaalder (0.0875) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#359861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned Burgundian cross with firesteel (vuurijzer) at center, jewel of the Golden Fleece hanging below and sparks at sides. Mint mark (fleur-de-lis) above crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · DOMINVS · MIHI · ADIVTOR ·
Translation: The Lord is my help.
Comment
There are minor variations in mint mark placement, and legend:GH 213-7a - 1562, 1563 mint mark (fleur-de-lis) obverse between Z and REX obverse
GH 213-7b - 1562, 1563, 1565, 1567, 1571 mint mark reverse above crown (main photos)
GH 213-7c - 1572, 1589 mint mark divides date obverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¹⁄10 Daalder "¹⁄10 Philipsdaalder" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip II of Spain, who was also known as Philip the Prudent. He was known for his efforts to strengthen the Spanish economy and military, and the minting of this coin was likely a part of those efforts. The coin's design features a portrait of Philip II on one side and an image of a shield with the coat of arms of the County of Flanders on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also a sign of the region's wealth and prosperity at the time.
