Utrecht 1579 uniedaalder Dav-8525

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Jean Elsen sale 115, lot 1214
Utrecht 1579 uniedaalder rev JElsen 115-1214.jpg

This specimen was lot 1214 in Jean Elsen sale 115 (Brussels, December 2012) where it sold for €1700 (about US$2,595 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"NEDERLAND, UTRECHT, De Staten in opstand (1572-1581), AR Uniedaalder, 1579, Met titel van Philips II. Droit: PHS· D: G· HISP· REX· DNS· TRAIEC Gekroond provinciaal wapen. Revers: ·CONCORDIA· RES· PARVAE· CRESCVNT· Klimmende leeuw l. met zwaard en pijlenbundel. Zeer Zeldzaam. Met kruisje na TRAIEC. Ex HSA 6948. Zeer Fraai. (province of Utrecht, states' revolt (1572-81), union dollar of 1579, in the name of Philip II. Obverse: crowned provincial arms; reverse: lion rampant to left holding bundle of arrows. Very rare, very fine.)"

The province of Utrecht, formerly a bishopric prior to the coming of the Hapsburgs, became a member of the United Provinces and issued coins until the time of Napoleon.

Reported Mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 23,00 g.

Catalog reference: Dav-8525, G.H., 258-16; Verk., 106, 4; Delm-137; CNM 2.43.30.

Source:

  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1484-1600, Frankfurt: Numismatischer Verlag, 1977.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 115: Collection Huntington, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2012.

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