Lot 216: NETHERLANDS, Gelderland, 1643. AR Lion Daalder. Fine.

AUCTION: Sale 274 - US Sale

Description

NETHERLANDS, Gelderland, 1643. AR Lion Daalder (26.52 g, 41 mm). MO.ARG.PRO.CONFOE.BELG.GEL - Armored knight standing left, head right; before him on ground, shield with lion rampant left / CONFIDENSE.DNO.NON.NOVETVR - Lion rampant left. KM 15.2; Davenport 4849. The Leeuwen-daalder circulated in the early north-east American colonies was commonly known as the "Dog" or Lion Dollar. Minted in Holland to facilitate foreign trade in the 17th Century it was the origin of the silver Dollar.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 216
Listing #: 222557
Closed: Thursday, December 15, 2011 6:41:15 PM CT
Estimate: $180

Sold Winning Bid: $163
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 216
Listing #: 222557
Closed: Thursday, December 15, 2011 6:41:15 PM CT
Estimate: $180