1/2 Daalder `1/2 Prinsendaalder / Helmeted Daalder`

Issuer Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic)
Year 1591-1600
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Daalder (¾)
Currency Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition Silver (.885)
Weight 14.51 g
Diameter 33 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ver#103.2 , Delmonte S#937 , HPM#Ut 51
Obverse description Mid-length, armored bust of WIlliam the Silent right, holding sword over his right shoulder, within beaded inner circle. Date at top.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering × VIGILATE · DEO · CONFIDENTES x 1598
(Translation: Be vigilant, trusting in God)
Reverse description Arms of Holland topped with an elaborate tournament helment, within beaded inner circle. Legend begins with Utrecht mint mark (shield).
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ⬕ MO × NO × ARG × ORDINUM × TRAI ×
(Translation: New silver coinage of the State of Utrecht)
Edge
Mint
Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke
Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)
Mintage 1591 ⬕ - -
1592 ⬕ - -
1598 ⬕ - -
1599 ⬕ - -
1600 ⬕ - -
Numisquare ID 4089841400
Comments 150 yr Grito De Lares 1868-2018 fantasy commemorative Coin, issued by “The Puerto Rico Mint” in Mansfield, USA. The 2-coin set came with a plastic token and a mint card and were in a plastic sheave.
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