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Dutch coins from the Middle Ages to the 18th century: a denar from Utrecht's bishop Bernold, a double groat from Holland, daalders, lion daalders and stuivers from the provinces of the Dutch Republic. All guaranteed genuine by Denarius.

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About Benelux

Coins from the Low Countries

The Netherlands had no single coinage for most of its history. In the Middle Ages bishops, counts and dukes struck their own coins, and after the northern provinces broke away from Spanish rule in the late 16th century, each province and several cities of the Dutch Republic kept the right to mint. That is why the coins in this category carry names such as Holland, West Friesland, Gelderland and Kampen.

What is in this category?

  • Medieval: a denar of Bishop Bernold of Utrecht (1027–1054) from the Deventer mint, and a double groat struck in Holland 1404–1417.
  • Daalders: a daalder from Kampen (1596–1598), a half lion daalder of 1641 from Gelderland and a 1/2 rijksdaalder of 1649 from West Friesland.
  • Small silver: 2 stuivers from Holland, 1724 and 1774, one of them graded by NGC.

The lion daalder

The lion daalder (leeuwendaalder) shows a standing knight with a shield bearing a lion. It was struck for trade as much as for home use and travelled far beyond the Netherlands, including to the eastern Mediterranean. Its weight and silver content were lower than those of the rijksdaalder, which made it practical in international trade.

What do collectors look for?

Provincial Dutch coins are identified by the arms and legend of the issuing province or city, so a readable legend matters. Large silver coins are judged on the strike, wear on the high points and any edge damage. The medieval denar is in exceptional condition for its age. A coin graded and sealed by NGC has had an independent assessment, but it is still worth studying the photographs, since a grade such as UNC Details means that a problem, for example a scratch, has been noted. For other European coins, see Europe.

Frequently asked questions

Why do Dutch coins carry the names of different provinces?

In the Dutch Republic the individual provinces, and some cities, struck their own coins to common standards. The coins therefore show the arms and name of the province or city, for example Holland, Gelderland or West Friesland.

What is a stuiver?

The stuiver was a Dutch silver coin worth one twentieth of a guilder. The 2 stuivers was a common small coin in the 18th century.

Are there coins from Belgium or Luxembourg here?

At present the category contains only coins from the Netherlands, ranging from the 11th to the 18th century.

Are the items genuine?

Yes. Every item is researched and described as accurately as possible, and Denarius guarantees that everything sold is genuine and as described.

What is the protocol number?

Every item gets its own number when it is catalogued. The number is shown on the product page, so you always know exactly which example it is.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. We ship worldwide. Shipping method and price are shown at checkout before you pay.

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