Arendrijksdaalder (Klippe) - Rudolph II 1583 front Arendrijksdaalder (Klippe) - Rudolph II 1583 back
Arendrijksdaalder (Klippe) - Rudolph II 1583 photo
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Arendrijksdaalder Klippe - Rudolph II

1583 year
Silver 29.02 g -
Description
Issuer
Imperial Cities of Deventer, Kampen, Zwolle (Dutch States)
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1583
Value
1 Daalder (5⁄2)
Currency
Overijssel - Gulden (1506-1581)
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.02 g
Shape
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#354675
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned two-headed eagle within inner circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: RODOL' II D' G' ELEC' RO' IM' SEM' AVGVST'

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Arendrijksdaalder (Klippe) - Rudolph II 1583 from Imperial Cities of Deventer, Kampen, Zwolle (Dutch States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Dutch States were in the process of gaining independence from Spain, and the minting of this coin was a symbol of their growing power and influence. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique combination of Catholic and Protestant imagery, reflecting the religious tensions of the time.