© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
Daalder "Leeuwendaalder" with countermark
1589 year| Silver (.750) | 27.68 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1589 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Daalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 27.68 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#358872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rampant lion to left in inner circle. Mintmark (rose) at top. Two countermarks (D45: lily and D47: hexagram within pearls).
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❀ × CONFIDENS × DNO × NON × MOVETVR ×
Unabridged legend: Confidens domino non movetur
Translation: He who trusts in the Lord is unwavering
Edge
Plain
Comment
These two countermarks were almost always seen together. The origin is unknown but probably from a Mediterranean state. Its goals were to validate these coins.Interesting fact
The "Leeuwendaalder" coin from the Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) in 1589 features a unique countermark, which is a small stamp or marking added to the coin after it was minted. This countermark was used to verify the coin's authenticity and value, and it's a distinctive feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the same era.
