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Daalder "Leeuwendaalder" - William V of Bronckhorst-Batenburg
| Silver | 28.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Barony of Batenburg (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Baron | William V of Bronckhorst (Willem V van Bronckhorst) (1556-1573) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1564-1565 |
| Value | Daalder (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Silver Gulden (1560-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#375148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rampant crowned, double-tailed lion to the left. Legend between pearled circles surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE ⋆ CONSERVA ⋆ NOS ⋆ IN ⋆ PACE ⋆ Aᐤ ⋆ 1565
Translation: Lord, Keep us in Peace, Anno 1565
Comment
Several types of leeuwendaalders were struck by WIlliam V, with different combinations of obverse and reverse legends (see link).Interesting fact
The "Leeuwendaalder" coin featuring William V of Bronckhorst-Batenburg has an interesting feature - it has a unique "split-date" format, with the year 1564 on the obverse (front) side and 1565 on the reverse (back) side. This is due to a change in the calendar system used in the Dutch States at the time, where the new year began on March 25th instead of January 1st. This coin is a rare example of a coin that straddles two years, making it a fascinating piece for collectors and historians.
