1/2 Daalder `St. Martinusdaalder` - Philip of Montmorency

€385,798.00
IssuerHorn
Year1540-1568
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Daalder = 12 Stuivers (0.6)
Currency
CompositionSilver
Weight13.7 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 8#11.10-12, Delmonte S#750, CNM#2.29.5
Obverse descriptionSt. Martin on horseback using his sword to cut a piece of his cloak on behalf of beggar sitting below. Coat of arms of Weert underneath. Legend between pearled circles surrounding.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSANCTVS ★ MARTINV PATRONVS ★ WIERTEN
(Translation: Saint Martin, Patron of Weert)
Reverse descriptionTilted arms of Montmorency and Hoorne, covered by ornate helmets, mark of the Order of the Golden Fleece above the shield of Montmorency. Legend between pearled circles surrounding. Letters B (in AB) and T (in WIERT) in superscript.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPHS ⋆ BAR° ⋆ D ⋆ MONTM° ⋆ C° ⋆ AB HORN ⋆ D° ⋆ D ⋆ WIERT
(Translation: Philip, Baron of Montmorency, Count of Hoorne, Lord of Weert)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1540-1568)  - -
Catalog ID4273041210
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