1/2 Rijksdaalder '1/2 Prinsendaalder'

€1.00
IssuerProvince of Holland (Dutch Republic)
Year1583-1585
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1⁄2 Rijksdaalder (1.25)
CurrencyGulden (1581-1795)
CompositionSilver (.885)
Weight14.56 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNM#2.28.73 , Delmonte S#931a , Ver#45.2 , HPM#Ho37
Obverse descriptionArmored mid-length figure of William the Silent facing right, sword over right shoulder, inside inner circle. Date above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering× VIGILATE × DEO × CONFIDENTES × 1584
(Translation: Be vigilant, trusting in God)
Reverse descriptionProvincial coat of arms underneath ornate tournament helmet
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering× MO × NO × ARG × COMIT × HOL × ZEEL × ❀ ×
(Translation: New silver coin of the counties of Holland and Zealand)
Edge
Mint
Dordrecht, Netherlands(1190-1806)
Mintage1583  - -
1584  - -
1585  - -
Catalog ID6602638890
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