| 表面の説明 | Crowned firesteel at center of Burgundian cross, dividing year. |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 | PHS D G HISP Z REX COMES FLAN 15 70 |
| 裏面の説明 | Crowned coat of arms, surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 |
DOMINVS MI HI ADIVTOR (Translation: The Lord is my Helper) |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
1568 - - 1570 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1040477370 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: This 1/4 Daalder of Philip II (1568-1570) emerges from a tumultuous period in the Spanish Netherlands, specifically the County of Flanders, during the nascent stages of the Eighty Years' War. Following the Iconoclastic Fury and the arrival of the Duke of Alba, this era was marked by severe repression, the Council of Troubles, and escalating tensions between the Spanish crown and its Low Countries subjects. The "Burgundian" designation reflects Philip II's inheritance of the Valois-Burgundian ducal legacy, maintaining a stylistic and heraldic link to a prestigious past while asserting Spanish Hapsburg authority amidst burgeoning rebellion and the crown's attempts at monetary standardization.
Artistry: The coinage of the Spanish Netherlands under Philip II typically adheres to a late Renaissance aesthetic, characterized by formal and somewhat idealized portraiture. While specific engravers for this common circulation type are generally unrecorded, the stylistic school blends Spanish Hapsburg courtly influence with established Burgundian numismatic traditions. The obverse typically features a regal, often armored, bust of Philip II, designed to project absolute monarchical power. The reverse showcases a complex, crowned shield of arms, meticulously detailing the various Hapsburg and Burgundian dominions, reflecting the ruler's extensive territorial claims.
Technical/Grading: For this 1/4 Daalder, critical high-points for grading are found on the obverse in the highest relief areas of Philip II's portrait: the crown's intricate details, the hair, nose, and the raised elements of his armor, particularly the shoulder and gorget. On the reverse, key wear points include the crown surmounting the shield, the prominent charges within the complex shield of arms (e.g., the lion of Flanders, the arms of Burgundy), and any surrounding collar or order. The clarity of the legends and the crispness of the denticulated borders are also crucial indicators of preservation.