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Daalder "Leeuwendaalder" MO ARG PRO
| Silver (.750) | 27.68 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1606-1713 |
| Value | 1 Daalder (2) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 27.68 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#40626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Rampant lion left inside beaded circle, date at top
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONFIDENS · DNO · NON · MOVETVR · 1640 ·
Unabridged legend: CONFIDENS DomiNO NON MOVETUR
Translation: Those who trust in God are immovable
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Dutch leeuwendaalder (German Löwenthaler) was one of the most popular silver coins used in international trade for almost two centuries. It circulated in North America where it gave the name to the American Dollar, and in eastern Europe where it gave the name to the currencies of Romania and Moldova (leu), of Albania (lek), and of Bulgaria, (lev). "Leu", "lek" and "lev" also mean "lion" in their respective languages.Variations of design, spelling, punctuation, exist:
Obverse legend: MO · ARG · PRO · CON // FOE · BELG · GEL
Reverse: Tip of lion's tail is toward the lion
Collection LoskarZ
KM#15.1: mint mark Guelder cross (SCWC calls it +)
KM#15.2: no mint mark
KM#15.3: mint mark lily or fleur-de-lis
KM#15.4: mint mark sitting dog
KM#15.5: mint mark knight on horse
Interesting fact
The "Leeuwendaalder" coin from the Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) has an interesting feature. The coin's design includes a unique combination of two animals, a lion and a daalder (a type of deer), which is where the coin gets its name. The lion is depicted on the obverse (front) side of the coin, while the daalder is featured on the reverse (back) side. This distinctive design was used to symbolize the province's strength and prosperity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1639 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1643 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Daalder "Leeuwendaalder" (MO ARG PRO) 1606-1713 coin.
