© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
Daalder "Leeuwendaalder" Lion with shield divides date
| Silver | 26.7 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zwolle (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1639 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Daalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#345224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rampant lion left with shield of Zwolle arms on side, divides year
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❀ DA· PACEM· DOMINE· DIEBVS· NOST
Translation: May God grant peace in our days
Comment
The location of the date (in field divided by lion, or at end of reverse legend) and presence/absence of Zwolle arms on the lion reverse, differentiate between the various Lion Daalder types of the mid-1600s.Interesting fact
The "Leeuwendaalder" coin from the City of Zwolle (Dutch States) has a unique feature - the lion on the obverse (front side) is holding a shield that divides the date, with the year 1637 on the left and 1639 on the right. This distinctive design element makes it stand out from other coins of the same era.
