1/2 Daalder 4 stamps

Haarlem held out against Spanish forces for seven months before surrendering in July 1573, and the siege coinage struck during that blockade represents one of the most documented episodes of necessity minting in the Dutch Revolt. This half daalder was produced by cutting and countermarking available silver — the four stamps authenticating the piece through repeated official validation rather than a single authoritative strike, a workaround born of improvised dies and interrupted supply lines.

The Delmonte S#143a designation places this among the rarer certified siege variants. After capitulation, Spanish commanders executed the garrison.