1/2 Daalder `1/2 Statendaalder` - Philip II

Issuer Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States)
Year 1577-1578
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Daalder
Currency Gulden (1506-1581)
Composition Silver (.750)
Weight 15.24 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gelder Hoc#246-6 , Delmonte S#121 , HPM#Ge 20 , De Voogt#3, 11
Obverse description Half-length figure of Philip II left, crowned and holding scepter in right hand, left hand resting on quartered arms of Spain-Burgundy-Austria.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PHS · D : G · HISP · Z · REX · DVX · GEL ·
(Translation: Philip, King of Spain and Duke of Gelderland)
Reverse description Four sets of crowned initials PH arranged radially with S at center to form a cross. Value flanking the center of cross, floral motif in each angle, all within thin inner circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering · PACE · ET · IVSTITIA · 15 ✤ 78 · 16 S PHS
(Translation: Peace and Justice)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1577 - -
1578 - -
Numisquare ID 9968779780
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