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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Daalder Silver, Klippe
1575 year| Silver | 29.2 g | - |
| 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 | Silver |
| Weight | 29.2 g |
| Size | 38 × 38 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular, Size varies up to 40 x 40 mm) |
| Technique | Hammered, Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#371957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
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Comment
Obverse and reverse images are not of same coin.Interesting fact
The Daalder coin from the Siege of Zierikzee in 1575 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 on hand, including silver klippes (small, thin pieces of silver). 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 unique history and rarity.
