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Rijksdaalder "Prinsendaalder"
| Silver |
| Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1593-1604 |
| Value | Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#363647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Provincial coat of arms underneath ornate tournament helmet
Script: Latin
Lettering: · MO · NO · ARG · DVC · GELRIÆ · CO · 3VT. ✣
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Argentea Ducatus Gelriae Comitatus Zutphaniae.
Translation: New silver money of the Duchy of Guelders and County Zutphen
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 Gelderland (Dutch Republic) made of Silver is interesting because it was used as a means of payment during a time of great economic change in the Netherlands. The coin was introduced in 1593 and was used until 1604, a period when the Dutch Republic was experiencing significant economic growth and trade expansion. The coin's silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency, and it was widely used in trade and commerce. Its design featured an image of a prince on one side and the Dutch lion on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Dutch Republic.
