Daalder "Bourgondische Kruisrijksdaalder" - Philip II 1567-1590 front Daalder "Bourgondische Kruisrijksdaalder" - Philip II 1567-1590 back
Daalder "Bourgondische Kruisrijksdaalder" - Philip II 1567-1590 photo
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Daalder "Bourgondische Kruisrijksdaalder" - Philip II

 
Silver (.892) 29.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Overijssel (Dutch States)
King
Philip II (1556-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1567-1590
Value
Daalder = 30 stuivers (1.5)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1581)
Composition
Silver (.892)
Weight
29.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#363114
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms, surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, dividing legend top and bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering: · DOMINVS · MICHI · ADIVTOR ·

Translation: The Lord is my Helper

Comment

Two variants exist:

GH 240-17a (1567) - Main photos and descriptions. Cross mint mark obverse.
GH 240-17b, Delmonte 805 (1584-1590) - Rosette mint mark obverse, and legend ends with N O TRS ISSV:
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Interesting fact

The "Bourgondische Kruisrijksdaalder" coin features a unique design, with a cross on one side and a shield with the coat of arms of the Lordship of Overijssel on the other. This design was used to symbolize the unity of the Dutch States and the influence of the Burgundian dynasty.