Daalder "St. Martinusdaalder" - Philip of Montmorency PHILIPPVS ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Counts of Horn (Horn, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip of Montmorency (Philps van Montmorency) (1540-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1540-1568 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Daalder) (1.2) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tilted arms of Montmorency and Hoorne, topped by ornate helmets, mark of the Order of the Golden Fleece above the shield of Montmorency. Legend between pearled circles surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PHILIPPVS’ ⋆ A ⋆ MONTMORE' ⋆ CO' ⋆ D ⋆ HORN
Translation: Philip of Montmorency, Count of Horne
Comment
Saint Martin is the patron of the main church of Weert.
Coats of arms of Weert (left), Horne (middle) and House of Montmorency (right) (Source: Wikipedia)
Different letterings of obverse:
SANCTVS ★ MARTIN PATRONVS ★ WIERTENS
SANCTVS ★ MARTIN PATRONVS ★ WIERTEN'
SANCTVS ★ MARTINV PATRONVS ★ WIERTENS
SANCTVS ★ MARTINV PATRONVS ★ WERDENS'
SANCTVS ★ MARTINV PATRONVS ★ WERDEN
Different letterings of reverse:
PHILIPPVS ★ A ★ MOMMERE N ★ CO ★ D ★ HORN
PHILIPPVS ★ A ★ MOMMER EN ★ CO ★ D ★ HORN
PHILIPPVS ★ A ★ MONTMOR E' ★ CO' ★ D ★ HORN
Interesting fact
The St. Martinusdaalder coin features an image of Philip of Montmorency, also known as Philip de Montmorency, a nobleman who played a significant role in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule in the 16th century.
