1/2 Rijksdaalder `1/2 Bourgondische kruisrijksdaalder` with PHILIP

€2.00
IssuerProvince of Gelderland (Dutch Republic)
Year1584
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Rijksdaalder (1.125)
CurrencyGulden (1581-1795)
CompositionSilver (.892)
Weight14.69 g
Dimensions34.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte S#808 , HPM#Ge , Ver#6.2 Voogt
Obverse descriptionBurgundian cross with firesteel at center and jewel of the Order of the Golden Fleece below, dividing date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✥ N · DV · GEL · AD · LEG · PHILIP · BVRG 1584
(Translation: Coin of the Duchy of Gelre by the law of Philip of Burgundy)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms of Old and New Burgundy superimposed by a small shield of Guelders surrounded by the Chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece with its jewel.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* DOMINVS * MIHI * ADIVTOR *
(Translation: The Lord is my Helper)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1584  - -
Catalog ID7530559590
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