1/2 Rijksdaalder '1/2 Prinsendaalder'

Issuer Province of Holland (Dutch Republic)
Year 1583-1585
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1⁄2 Rijksdaalder (1.25)
Currency Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition Silver (.885)
Weight 14.56 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNM#2.28.73 , Delmonte S#931a , Ver#45.2 , HPM#Ho37
Obverse description Armored mid-length figure of William the Silent facing right, sword over right shoulder, inside inner circle. Date above.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering × VIGILATE × DEO × CONFIDENTES × 1584
(Translation: Be vigilant, trusting in God)
Reverse description Provincial coat of arms underneath ornate tournament helmet
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering × MO × NO × ARG × COMIT × HOL × ZEEL × ❀ ×
(Translation: New silver coin of the counties of Holland and Zealand)
Edge
Mint
Dordrecht, Netherlands(1190-1806)
Mintage 1583 - -
1584 - -
1585 - -
Numisquare ID 6602638890
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