Teylers Museum

½ Rijksdaalder – Gelderland

Standard circulation coins

Netherlands

Context

Years: 1594–1601

Country: Netherlands

Issuer: Gelderland

Period:

Province

Currency:

Gulden

(1581—1795)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 35 mm

Weight: 14.56 g

Silver weight: 12.89 g

Shape: Irregular round

Composition: 88.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Hammered

References

KM: #7

Numista: #531895

Value

Bullion value: $37.45

Obverse

Description:

Armored bust of William the Silent facing right, sword on shoulder, within inner circle. Date above.

Inscription:

· VIGILATE · DEO · CONFIDENTES · 1599

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Provincial arms below a tournament helm.

Inscription:

· MO · NO · ARG · DVC · GELRIÆ · CO · 3VT. ✠

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Harderwijk	✠

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1594	✠	—
1598	✠	—
1599	✠	—
1601	✠	—

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