Netherlands, Utrecht Leeuwendaalder 1616

Utrecht – Lion Dollar 1616 – Silver – Republic of the Seven United Netherlands NORTHERN NETHERLANDS – REPUBLIC (1581–1795) Province of Utrecht | Year 1616 Description Silver lion dollar from 1616, minted for the province of Utrecht during the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. This historic coin shows on the obverse a armored knight with the provincial arms and on the reverse the characteristic climbing lion. A particularly sharply struck specimen with excellently preserved relief and well-visible details on both sides, which is notable for this type of coin. Mint data * Country: Northern Netherlands * Period: Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (1581–1795) * Province: Utrecht * Year: 1616 * Nominal value: Lion dollar * Metal: Silver * Mint: Utrecht Obverse (ov.) A armored knight, facing left with head turned to the right. In his right hand he holds a ribbon. Behind him is the provincial coat of arms, within a dotted inner circle. The legend begins with the Utrecht mintmark. Legend: MO · ARG · PRO · CONFOE · BELG · TRA · Full: Moneta Argentea Provinciarum Confoederatorum Belgii Traiectum Translation: Silver coin of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, Utrecht. Reverse (rv.) A lion climbing to the left, depicted within a hashed inner circle. The year 1616 is at the top. Legend: * CONFIDENS + DNO + NON + MOVETVR + 1616 Full: Confidens Domino Non Movetur Translation: He who trusts in the Lord will not be moved. Historical background The lion dollar was minted from the second half of the 16th century and grew into one of the best-known trading coins of the Dutch Republic. Thanks to its recognizable image of the climbing lion and its wide international acceptance, the lion dollar was widely used in trade with, among others, the Baltic (Oostzeegebied), the Mediterranean, and the Ottoman Empire. Also in North America, Dutch lion dollars circulated, where they were known as Lion Dollars. The coin thus played an important role in international trade history. The year 1616 falls within the Twelve Years' Truce (1609–1621), a period of provisional peace between the Republic and Spain. During these years Dutch trade could develop further and the Republic solidified its position as an international trading power. Quality and peculiarities Very sharp specimen – Excellently preserved relief This lion dollar stands out for its unusually sharp details on both sides. The armored knight, the provincial arms, and the climbing lion are clearly depicted, with an excellently preserved relief that is particularly attractive for this historic coin type. A representative and collectible specimen from the early period of the Dutch Republic. Catalogue references * Delmonte 843 * Verkade 66.4 * KM# 14.2 * CNM 2.43.62 * Davenport 4863 * HPM Ut 36 * SN16022 A historic silver lion dollar from 1616, with a particularly sharp strike and excellent details. An attractive addition for the specialized collector of Dutch provincial coins and historic trade thalers. The photos are part of the description. Please view them carefully for condition and details of the offered piece.

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