Daalder "Leeuwendaalder" 1606-1697 front Daalder "Leeuwendaalder" 1606-1697 back
Daalder "Leeuwendaalder" 1606-1697 photo
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Daalder "Leeuwendaalder"

 
Silver 27.68 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Holland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1606-1697
Value
1 Thaler (Daalder)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
27.68 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#197756
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Rampant lion left within inner circle. Date at top in legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: · CONFIDENS · DNO · NON · MOVETVR · 1616

Unabridged legend: Confidens Domino non movetur

Translation: He who trusts in the Lord is unwavering

Interesting fact

The "Leeuwendaalder" coin from the Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) was used as a currency in the Dutch East India Company's trade with the East Indies, and its design featured a lion on one side and a shield with the Dutch Republic's coat of arms on the other.