Daalder (Pewter, Klippe) 1575 front Daalder (Pewter, Klippe) 1575 back
Daalder (Pewter, Klippe) 1575 photo
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Daalder Pewter, Klippe

1575 year
Pewter 27 g -
Description
Issuer
Siege of Zierikzee (Dutch Republic)
Period
Eighty Years' War (1568-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1575
Value
1 Thaler (Daalder)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Pewter
Weight
27 g
Size
38 × 38 mm
Shape
Square (irregular, Variable weight 25.6 - 28 grams)
Technique
Hammered, Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#371958
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

The Daalder coin from the Siege of Zierikzee in 1575 is interesting because it was made of pewter, a material that was commonly used for coins during that time period, but is now rarely used for currency due to its low value and durability compared to other metals.