Netherlands, West Friesland Prinsendaalder (Helmeted Rijksdaalder) 1598 – William of Orange – Delmonte 924
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A silver Prinsendaalder (Gehelmde Rijksdaalder) issued by West Friesland in 1598 at the Hoorn mint, featuring William I of Orange on the obverse and the West Friesland coat of arms on the reverse, 41 mm in diameter and weighing 28.3 g.
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Netherlands – West Friesland – Silver Prinsendaalder (Helmeted Rijksdaalder) 1598 – William of Orange – Delmonte 924
Description:
Silver Prinsendaalder, also known as the Gehelmde Rijksdaalder (Helmeted Rijksdaalder), issued by West Friesland in 1598 at the Hoorn mint.
This large silver denomination features the portrait of William I of Orange (William the Silent), a leading figure of the Dutch Revolt.
Obverse:
Armoured bust of William of Orange facing right, holding an upright sword in his right hand.
Surrounding Latin inscription: DEVS FORTITVDO ET SPES NOSTRA (God is our strength and our hope), with the date 1598.
Reverse:
The coat of arms of West Friesland, surmounted by an elaborate tournament helmet with crest and decorative mantling, within a circular border.
Surrounding Latin inscription: MONE NO ARG DOMI WESTFRISIÆ, with the rosette mint master's mark.
Specifications:
- Issuer: West Friesland, Dutch Republic
- Denomination: Prinsendaalder / Gehelmde Rijksdaalder
- Year: 1598
- Mint: Hoorn
- Material: Silver
- Diameter: 41 mm
- Weight: 28.3 g
- References: CNM 2.46.28; HPM Wf 24; Delmonte 924; Verkade 63.3; Davenport 8865
Historical Context:
The Prinsendaalder was introduced during the Dutch Revolt and depicts William of Orange, who was assassinated in 1584. The continued use of his portrait on coins issued after his death reflects his significance in the formation of the Dutch Republic.
The Gehelmde Rijksdaalder was an important large silver denomination, based on the monetary standards of contemporary European thalers.
Netherlands – West Friesland – Silver Prinsendaalder (Helmeted Rijksdaalder) 1598 – William of Orange – Delmonte 924
Description:
Silver Prinsendaalder, also known as the Gehelmde Rijksdaalder (Helmeted Rijksdaalder), issued by West Friesland in 1598 at the Hoorn mint.
This large silver denomination features the portrait of William I of Orange (William the Silent), a leading figure of the Dutch Revolt.
Obverse:
Armoured bust of William of Orange facing right, holding an upright sword in his right hand.
Surrounding Latin inscription: DEVS FORTITVDO ET SPES NOSTRA (God is our strength and our hope), with the date 1598.
Reverse:
The coat of arms of West Friesland, surmounted by an elaborate tournament helmet with crest and decorative mantling, within a circular border.
Surrounding Latin inscription: MONE NO ARG DOMI WESTFRISIÆ, with the rosette mint master's mark.
Specifications:
- Issuer: West Friesland, Dutch Republic
- Denomination: Prinsendaalder / Gehelmde Rijksdaalder
- Year: 1598
- Mint: Hoorn
- Material: Silver
- Diameter: 41 mm
- Weight: 28.3 g
- References: CNM 2.46.28; HPM Wf 24; Delmonte 924; Verkade 63.3; Davenport 8865
Historical Context:
The Prinsendaalder was introduced during the Dutch Revolt and depicts William of Orange, who was assassinated in 1584. The continued use of his portrait on coins issued after his death reflects his significance in the formation of the Dutch Republic.
The Gehelmde Rijksdaalder was an important large silver denomination, based on the monetary standards of contemporary European thalers.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Region
Netherlands, West Friesland
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
Netherlands
Year/period and variation
1598 – William of Orange – Delmonte 924
Denomination
Prinsendaalder (Helmeted Rijksdaalder)
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Theme
History
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