© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
Daalder Friesland between the Ems and Lauwers ND
1584 year| Silver | 28.71 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Groningen and the Ommelanden (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1584 |
| Value | 1 Daalder = 30 Stuivers (1.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1594-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.71 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#278237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor Charlemagne enthroned and crowned, holding scepter in right hand, and leaning left hand on globe
Script: Latin
Lettering: PATIENTIA · VIN CIT· FORTITVDIN ⚜
Unabridged legend: Patientia vincit fortitudinem
Translation: Patience overcomes strength
Comment
Imitation of Aachen ThalerInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Daalder coin from the Province of Groningen and the Ommelanden is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic. The coin was minted in 1584, a period of rapid urbanization and trade expansion in the region, and it was used to facilitate transactions and commerce between merchants and traders. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the economic and cultural achievements of the Dutch Republic during this time.
