Baar (1556-63) daalder Dav-8887

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Jean Elsen sale 133, lot 1339

This specimen was lot 1339 in Jean Elsen sale 133 (Brussels, June 2017), where it sold for €190 (about US$251 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"NEDERLAND, BAAR-BATENBURG-GRONSVELD ?, AR St. Ludgerdaalder, z.j. Vz/ Gekroond borstbeeld met scepter en rijksappel naar r. Kz/ Klimmende leeuw naar l. met leeuwenschild. Zeldzaam Barst. Fraai. (Netherlands, county of Batenburg, silver daalder without date. Obverse: crowned half-length bust with scepter and orb; reverse: lion rampant supporting arms. Scarce, fine.)"

This was probably issued 1556-63 by Willem von Bronckhorst. The attribution is uncertain.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver; this specimen is 24,85 g.

Catalog reference: Verk. 35, 1; v.d.Ch. 14, 46 (Batenburg); Delm-785, Dav-8887.

Source:

  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1484-1600, Frankfurt: Numismatischer Verlag, 1977.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 133, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2017.

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