Netherlands, Holland. Filippo II di Spagna (1556-1598). 1/2 Filipsdaalder z.j. (1560-62)
Description
Netherlands, Holland. Filippo II di Spagna (1556-1598). 1/2 Filipsdaalder z.j. (1560-62)
Silver - Ungraded
½ Philipsdaalder (1562-67) NORTHERN NETHERLANDS (NETHERLANDS) - HOLLAND - PHILIPS II, 1555-1581 - n.d., Dordrecht
Catalog number: Delmonte 71 | van Gelder & Hoc 211-11a van der Chijs 39.51var. CNM.2.28.14 | Vanhoudt 268.DO
Weight 16.76 g. | Silver Ø 34mm.
vz. Armored bust of Philips II facing right
: PHILIPPVS: D: G: HISP: REX: COES: HOL • Rose
Rev. Crowned coat of arms of Spain-Austria-Burgundy
between two fire irons DOMINVS MIHI • ADIVTOR:
After the introduction of the Philipsdaalder in 1557, the need for small nominations soon became apparent. This followed in 1562 with the introduction of the ½, 1/5, 1/10 and 1/20 Philipsdaalder. The coin offered here is the first ½ Philipsdaalder for Holland.
Lot details
- Country/province
- Netherlands, Holland
- Ruler
- Filippo II di Spagna (1556-1598)
- Denomination
- 1/2 Filipsdaalder
- Year/Period and Variation
- z.j. (1560-62)
- Precious metal
- Silver
- Condition
- Ungraded