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Daalder "Saint Ludger Daalder" - William V of Bronckhorst ND
| Silver | 26 g | - |
| Issuer | Barony of Batenburg (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Baron | William V of Bronckhorst (Willem V van Bronckhorst) (1556-1573) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1573 |
| Value | Daalder (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Silver Gulden (1560-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#331076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rampant lion left, holding lion shield suspended from ribbon
Script: Latin
Lettering: ∴ MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA : I ·B · BA
Unabridged legend: Moneta nova argentea imperialis baro Batenburgiae
Translation: New silver coinage of the imperial Barony of Batenburg
Comment
There is some uncertainty about the ruling authority and date, but the obverse design closely matches that of the ducat issued by William V in the name of emperor Ferdinant (see link)Interesting fact
The "Saint Ludger Daalder" coin features an image of Saint Ludger, the patron saint of the diocese of Munster, on one side, and William V of Bronckhorst on the other.
