Zeeland Thaler
Netherlands
1614–1648
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$67.14
Based on Silver spot price ($80.05/oz) · 88.5% purity · 29.48g
Updated 12:34 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Netherlands |
| Years Minted | 1614–1648 |
| Composition | 88.5% silver |
| Weight | 29.48 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
Design
Obverse
Features the lion of Zeeland with surrounding inscriptions.
Reverse
Depicts the Dutch arms and the denomination.
History & Notable Facts
The Zeeland Thaler was often struck from silver plundered from Spanish ships, a direct result of the province's naval raids during the Eighty Years' War.
That made it a practical coin for a seafaring economy, circulating far beyond Zeeland's dikes and canals. Issued between 1614 and 1648, these silver pieces bore the prowling lion of Zeeland on one side, symbolizing the province's fierce independence. The reverse typically featured the Dutch Republic's arms, a nod to unity amid rebellion.
Exact mintage figures are murky; records from that era burned in later fires or simply vanished. What we know is that variations exist, from lightweight trade thalers to heavier ones for local use.
Some say the design influenced later currencies, but that's speculation. As for me, after thirty years, I've seen enough lions to fill a zoo.
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