2 Daalders Piedfort at double weight, Rosettes

€1.00
IssuerProvince of Zeeland (Dutch Republic)
Year1687
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Daalders = 10 Schellings = 60 Stuivers (5)
CurrencyGulden (1581-1795)
CompositionSilver (.906)
Weight63.52 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ver#498a , HPM#Ze59.5
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 lettering· 1687 · MO · NO · ARG · ORDIN · ZELANDIÆ · ✿ · · ✿ ·
(Translation: New silver coin of Zeeland)
EdgePlain
Mint
Middelburg, Netherlands(1100-1798)
Mintage1687 ♜ - -
Catalog ID9690069750
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