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Daalder "Leeuwendaalder" - William V of Bronckhorst-Batenburg
1564 year| 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 |
| Year | 1564 |
| 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#375305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle with small coat of arms (Batenburg-Bronckhorst) on its chest. Legend with large script between pearled circles surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DENA ✤ NO ✤ D ✤ BA ✤ TRIGINT ✤ ST ✤ 64
Unabridged legend: Denarius Novus De Batenburg Triginta Stuferorum
Translation: New Coin of Batenburg, 30 stuiver
Comment
This daalder is differentiated form others of WIlliam V by the unusually large script.Interesting fact
The "Leeuwendaalder" coin features a unique design, with a lion's head on one side and a knight's head on the other, symbolizing the power and strength of the Dutch States.
