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Rijksdaalder "Prinsendaalder"
| Silver (.885) | 29.03 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1590-1602 |
| 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#360816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Provincial coat of arms underneath ornate tournament helmet
Script: Latin
Lettering: x MONETA x NO x ARG x COMIT x HOL x ❀ x
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Argentea Comitatus Hollandiae
Translation: New silver coin of the county of Holland
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) was used as a means of payment for Dutch East India Company (VOC) shares.
