1/2 Rijksdaalder `1/2 Helmeted Rijksdaalder / Prinsendaalder` VIGILATE

€2.00
IssuerProvince of Gelderland (Dutch Republic)
Year1594-1601
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Rijksdaalder (1.125)
CurrencyGulden (1581-1795)
CompositionSilver (.885)
Weight14.56 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#7 S, Ver#8.4 , HPM#Ge Voogt, 105#, etc.#
Obverse descriptionArmored mid-length figure of William the Silent facing right, sword over right shoulder, inside inner circle. Date above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· VIGILATE · DEO · CONFIDENTES · 1599
(Translation: Be vigilant, trusting in God)
Reverse descriptionProvincial coat of arms underneath ornate tournament helmet
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· MO · NO · ARG · DVC · GELRIÆ · CO · 3VT. *
(Translation: New silver money of the Duchy of Guelders and County Zutphen)
Edge
Mint
Harderwijk, Netherlands(1343-1802)
Mintage1594  - -
1598  - Overdate variety 1598/94 exists -
1599  - -
1601  - -
Catalog ID8686550780
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