Spanish Netherlands: Duchy of Brabant.
Philip II, 1556-1598
Philipsdaalder with Portugal shield
Obv: ·PHS:D:G:HISP Z REX·DVX·BRA·, Bust left, date below.
Rev: ·DOMINVS·MIHI·ADIVTOR·, crowned arms including Portuguese, bearing the jewel of the Golden Fleece, over a Burgundian cross, and flanked by two firesteels.
Ref: Vanhoudt-362-AN/MA; Delmonte-18.
Metal: Silver .833
Weight: 33.62g
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The product is a silver daalder coin minted in Antwerp in 1559 during the rule of Philip II in the Spanish Netherlands. This coin has a fineness of 0.83 and is uncertified. It is a valuable piece of history from the Dutch Revolt period, showcasing the craftsmanship and economic system of the time.