© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Daalder "Rijksdaalder" Piedfort - Ferdinand III
1650 year| Silver | 58.57 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zwolle (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1650 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Daalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.57 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#330502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned lion shield dividing date, within inner circle. Legend begins with small shield with Zwolle arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA : ARG : CIVITATIS : ZWOL ★
16 50
Unabridged legend: Moneta argentea civitatis Zwollensis
Translation: Silver coinage of the city of Zwolle
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Rijksdaalder" (Piedfort) coin from the City of Zwolle is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch States. The coin was issued in 1650, just a few years after the Dutch Republic was established, and it reflects the new government's efforts to standardize coinage and promote trade. The "Rijksdaalder" was a widely used denomination at the time, and the Piedfort variety, which means "double weight" in French, was particularly valuable due to its larger size and higher silver content. Despite its age, this coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of the rich history of the Netherlands.
