Daalder 'St. Martinusdaalder' - Philip of Montmorency PHS

Issuer Horn
Year 1540-1568
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Daalder (1.5)
Currency
Composition Silver
Weight 28.4 g
Diameter 41 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 8#11.8-9, Delmonte S#749, CNM#2.29.2, Lucas#28
Obverse description St. Martin on horseback using his sword to cut a piece of his cloak on behalf of sitting beggar below. Coat of arms of Weert underneath. Legend between pearled circles surrounding.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SANCTVS ★ MARTINV PATRONVS ★ WIERTEN`
(Translation: Saint Martin, Patron of Weert)
Reverse description Tilted arms of Montmorency and Hoorne, topped by ornate helmets, the mark of the Order of the Golden Fleece above the shield of Montmorency. Legend between pearled circles surrounding.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PHS’ ⋆ BAR° ⋆ D ⋆ MONTM° ⋆ C° ⋆ AB HORN ⋆ D° ⋆ D ⋆ WIERT
(Translation: Philip, Baron of Montmorency, Count of Hoorne, Lord of Weert)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1540-1568) - -
Numisquare ID 2422276200
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