© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
Daalder "Leeuwendaalder" MO NO ORDI
| Silver (.750) | 27.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1589-1602 |
| Value | 1 Leeuwendaalder (8⁄5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 27.68 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#318999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Rampant lion left within inner circle, mint mark at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: · CONFIDENS · DNO · NON · MOVETVR · ❀
Unabridged legend: Confidens domino non movetur
Translation: Those who trust in God are immovable
Interesting fact
The "Leeuwendaalder" coin from the Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which was used to thread a cord or chain through, allowing it to be worn as a pendant or amulet. This practice was common in the 16th and 17th centuries, and it symbolized good luck and prosperity.
