© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
Daalder "Saint John rijksdaalder"
| Silver (.885) | 35.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Groningen and the Ommelanden (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1602 |
| Value | 1 Daalder (2.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1594-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.885) |
| Weight | 35.6 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle with shield of Groningen arms on chest
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL ⸰ II ⸰ ROMANO ⵓ IMPE ⸰ SEMPER ⸰ AVGV
Unabridged legend: Rudolphus II romanorum imperator semper augustus
Translation: Rudolph II, ever exalted emperor of the Romans
Comment
Known as St. Jansrijksdaalder (Dutch)Interesting fact
The Daalder "Saint John rijksdaalder" 1601-1602 from Province of Groningen and the Ommelanden (Dutch Republic) is interesting because it features a unique design, with an image of Saint John the Baptist on one side and the Dutch coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great cultural and religious change in the Netherlands, and its design reflects the influences of the Protestant Reformation and the rise of Dutch nationalism. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process was a significant departure from the traditional use of copper in Dutch coinage, and marks an important shift towards the use of more valuable metals in the production of currency.
