Netherlands Silver Lion Daalder 1577 VF 30
$325.00
$335.56
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| Quantity | Check/Wire | Credit Card |
|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 325.00 | 335.56 |
- SKU: BFB005773
- Categories: WORLD EUROPE EARLY AND MEDIEVAL
The Netherlands Silver Lion Daalder was a large silver coin first issued in the late 16th century. Its obverse typically featured the Dutch coat of arms or a standing lion, symbolizing the nation’s independence, while the reverse displayed the coin’s denomination and date. Valued at roughly one and a half guilders, the Lion daalder was widely used in both domestic and international trade, becoming an important symbol of Dutch commerce during the Golden Age. “Daalder” is the Dutch form of the German “thaler” or “taler”, which is the origin of the word “dollar”.
In the second half of the 16th century, the Netherlands was part of the Habsburg Netherlands under the rule of King Philip II of Spain. The period was marked by growing religious and political tensions, as the Protestant Reformation spread and challenged Catholic authority. Heavy taxation and centralizing policies from the Spanish crown fueled discontent among merchants, nobles, and urban populations. These tensions erupted into the Dutch Revolt in 1568, beginning a protracted struggle for independence. By the end of the century, the northern provinces had established the foundations of the Dutch Republic, setting the stage for the region’s rise as a center of trade, culture, and maritime power in the 17th century.
This coin was graded VF 30 (very fine 30), using the Sheldon grading scale from 1 to 70. It was graded by the Numismatic Grading Company, the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild. Here is more information about the coin grade.
Obverse: Dutch Knight bearing a Shield with a rampant lion crest
Reverse: Lion rampant
Reference: DAV-8838
In the second half of the 16th century, the Netherlands was part of the Habsburg Netherlands under the rule of King Philip II of Spain. The period was marked by growing religious and political tensions, as the Protestant Reformation spread and challenged Catholic authority. Heavy taxation and centralizing policies from the Spanish crown fueled discontent among merchants, nobles, and urban populations. These tensions erupted into the Dutch Revolt in 1568, beginning a protracted struggle for independence. By the end of the century, the northern provinces had established the foundations of the Dutch Republic, setting the stage for the region’s rise as a center of trade, culture, and maritime power in the 17th century.
This coin was graded VF 30 (very fine 30), using the Sheldon grading scale from 1 to 70. It was graded by the Numismatic Grading Company, the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild. Here is more information about the coin grade.
Obverse: Dutch Knight bearing a Shield with a rampant lion crest
Reverse: Lion rampant
Reference: DAV-8838
