1/2 Daalder `1/2 Prinsendaalder / Helmeted Daalder`

€1.00
IssuerProvince of Utrecht (Dutch Republic)
Year1591-1600
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Daalder (¾)
CurrencyGulden (1581-1795)
CompositionSilver (.885)
Weight14.51 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ver#103.2 , Delmonte S#937 , HPM#Ut 51
Obverse descriptionMid-length, armored bust of WIlliam the Silent right, holding sword over his right shoulder, within beaded inner circle. Date at top.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering× VIGILATE · DEO · CONFIDENTES x 1598
(Translation: Be vigilant, trusting in God)
Reverse descriptionArms of Holland topped with an elaborate tournament helment, within beaded inner circle. Legend begins with Utrecht mint mark (shield).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering⬕ MO × NO × ARG × ORDINUM × TRAI ×
(Translation: New silver coinage of the State of Utrecht)
Edge
Mint
Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke
Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)
Mintage1591 ⬕ - -
1592 ⬕ - -
1598 ⬕ - -
1599 ⬕ - -
1600 ⬕ - -
Catalog ID4089841400
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