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16th Cent, Spanish Netherlands Philipsdaalder

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This type of crown is known as a Philipsdaalder for the portrait of Philip II on the obverse and the size and weight of this silver coin that is similar to the size of the popular daalder coin of the Dutch provinces. However, at 41-42mm and 32-34g it more closely matches a ducaton, although its silver content is less. Of note is the display of Philip II's title that includes King of England. See https://www.ngccoin.com/boards/blogs/entry/11254-philip-ii-king-of-england/

Obverse: Armored bust of Philip II, legend PHS D G HISP ANG Z REX COMES FLAN 1558 (Philippus dei gratia Hispaniarum Angliae etc rex comes Flandriae -- Philip by the grace of God King of Spain and England, Count of Flanders)

Reverse: Crowned coat of arms of Philip II over the Burgundian cross, golden fleece below between a pair of fire irons emitting sparks, legend DOMINVS MICHI ADIVTOR (dominus michi adivtor -- Lord my helper)

NGC encapsulated coin from a Heritage Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction, January 2019.