© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
Rijksdaalder "Prinsendaalder"
| Silver (.885) | 29.03 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1583-1585 |
| Value | Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.885) |
| Weight | 29.03 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Provincial coat of arms underneath ornate tournament helmet
Script: Latin
Lettering: × MO × NO × ARG × COMIT × HOL × ZEL × ❀ ×
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Argentea Comitatus Hollandiae Zelandiae
Translation: New silver coin of the counties of Holland and Zealand
Comment
Also called a "gehelmde prinsendaalder" in Dutch."Willem de Zwijger", known as "William the Silent" or "William of Orange", is considered the founding Father of the Fatherland.
Interesting fact
The Rijksdaalder "Prinsendaalder" coin from the Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The Dutch Republic was in the midst of a struggle for independence from Spain, and the coin's minting was likely a way for the province to assert its autonomy and economic power. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique combination of Christian and classical imagery, reflecting the cultural and religious influences of the time.
