1/2 Rijksdaalder '1/2 Westfrisian Rijksdaalder'

Issuer region of West Friesland (Dutch Republic)
Year 1587-1595
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Silver Ducat (1/2 Rijksdaalder) (6⁄5)
Currency Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition Silver (.885)
Weight 14.51 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HPM#Wf21 , Delmonte S#935 , Ver#63.2
Obverse description Coat of arms of West-Friesland underneath tourney helmet underneath smaller coat of arms of West-Friesland in pearled circle
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering MONE ✤ NO ✤ ARG ✤ DOMI ✤ WESTFRISIÆ
(Translation: New Silver Money of the Lord of West-Friesland)
Reverse description Bust West-Frisian nobleman or peasant with hat holding sword facing right
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ❀ DEVS * FORTITVDO * ET * SPES * NOSTRA
(Translation: God is our strength and hope)
Edge
Mint
Hoorn, Netherlands(1584-1806)
Mintage 1587 - -
1588 - Overdate variety 1588/87 exists -
1590 - -
1591 - -
1592 - -
1593 - -
1595 - -
Numisquare ID 8772122250
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