1/2 Silver Ducat `1/2 Rijksdaalder` early type

€2.00
IssuerProvince of Gelderland (Dutch Republic)
Year1661-1667
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Silver Ducat (1/2 Rijksdaalder) (6⁄5)
CurrencyGulden (1581-1795)
CompositionSilver (.873)
Weight14.12 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#46 S, Ver#9.4 , HPM#Ge Voogt, 297#
Obverse descriptionKnight in armor standing to right holding sword in right hand against shoulder, dividing date. Crowned shield with arms of Gelderland at his feet.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMO : NO : ARG : PRO : CONFŒ : BELG : D : GEL : C : Z . 1661
(Translation: New silver coinage of the United Provinces of Netherlands, Duchy of Gelderland, County of Zutphen)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with arms of the United Provinces. Privy mark at top.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· CONCORDIA : RES : PARVÆ : CRESCVNT ·
(Translation: With Unity Small Things Grow)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1661  - Privy mark: sitting dog -
1664  - Privy mark: sitting dog -
1667  - Privy mark: sitting dog -
Catalog ID1465136550
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