1/2 Daalder '1/2 Philipsdaalder' - Philip II Bust left, without jewel

€1.00
IssuerSpanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States)
Year1573
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Daalder (⅞)
CurrencyGulden (1506-1581)
CompositionSilver
Weight17.1 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HPM#Ho04.1 , Gelder Hoc#211-11b , Delmonte S#72 , vdCh 6#31.26, 39.53#
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip II left. Date below bust divided by mint mark.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHS D : G HISP Z REX COES HOL 1573 ✿
(Translation: Philip, King of Spain and Count of Holland by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms on St Andrew cross, without jewel of Golden Fleece, flanked by two firesteels.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* DOMINVS * MIHI * ADIVTOR *
(Translation: The Lord is my helper)
Edge
Mint
Dordrecht, Netherlands(1190-1806)
Mintage1573 ✿ - -
Catalog ID9990095320
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