1 Daalder / 5 Schelling Piedfort of double weight

€1.00
IssuerProvince of Zeeland (Dutch Republic)
Year1687
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value1 Daalder (3⁄2)
CurrencyGulden (1581-1795)
CompositionSilver (.906)
Weight31.18 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#P22 , Delmonte S#1085a , HPM#Ze 60.1
Obverse descriptionArmored knight standing to left with head right, holding sword in right hand, behind coat of arms of Zeeland.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· LUCTOR · ET · EMERGO · ♜ ✿
(Translation: I struggle and overcome)
Reverse descriptionCentral shield surrounded by six other shields representing the cities of Zeeland (clockwise from the top: Middelburg, Zierikzee, Goes, Tholen, Vlissingen, Veere; around the family arms of the first nobleman), flanked by value and ribbons.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMO · NO · ARG · ORDIN · ZEELANDIÆ · 1687 · · 5 SC
(Translation: New silver coin of Zeeland 5 schellings)
Edge
Mint
Middelburg, Netherlands(1100-1798)
Mintage1687 ♜ - -
Catalog ID1540326910
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