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Obverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. – Reverse © Heritage Auctions
Daalder Silver, Klippe
1576 year| Silver | 28.4 g |
| Issuer | Siege of Zierikzee (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Period | Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1576 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Daalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.4 g |
| Size | 34 × 34 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#371954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
The Daalder coin from the Siege of Zierikzee in 1576 is interesting because it was used as a form of emergency currency during the siege. The city of Zierikzee was under attack by Spanish forces, and the local government was forced to mint coins using whatever materials they had available, including silver klippes (small, thin silver pieces). These coins were not officially sanctioned by the Dutch Republic, but they were widely accepted as a means of exchange during the siege. Today, they are highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and rarity.
