2 Daalders / 10 Schelling 1685-1693 front 2 Daalders / 10 Schelling 1685-1693 back
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2 Daalders / 10 Schelling

 
Silver (.906) 31.76 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1685-1693
Value
2 Daalders = 10 Schellings = 60 Stuivers (5)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver (.906)
Weight
31.76 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#170931
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Central shield surrounded by six other shields representing the cities of Zeeland (clockwise from the top: Middelburg, Zierikzee, Goes, Tholen, Vlissingen, Veere; around the family arms of the first nobleman), flanked by value and ribbons.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· 1690 ·
MO · NO · ARG · ORDIN · ZELANDIÆ
10 · SC

Unabridged legend:
Moneta nova argentea ordinum Zelandiae
10 Schellingen

Translation:
New silver coin of Zeeland
10 schellings

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic. The 1685-1693 period saw the introduction of new coinage systems and the rise of trade and commerce in the region, which led to the development of new financial instruments and banking systems. This coin, with its unique design and silver content, reflects the growing wealth and influence of the Dutch Republic during this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1690 ♜ - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Daalders / 10 Schelling 1685-1693 coin.