Netherlands Spanish (1555-1581) Coin List
The Spanish Netherlands was a political entity that existed between 1555 and 1581, when the territories of the Netherlands were under the control of the Hispanic monarchy. This period was marked by important political, religious and economic changes that were reflected in the minting and circulation of coins in the region.
Historical and political context
In 1555, Charles V abdicated and ceded control of the Netherlands to his son Philip II. This change of government coincided with the rise of the Protestant Reformation in the region, which generated religious and political tensions. Philip II, a fervent Catholic, implemented policies that sought to maintain religious unity and centralized control from Madrid. These measures led to growing discontent among the local nobility and population, culminating in the Revolt of the Low Countries in 1568. During this turbulent period, the economy of the Spanish Netherlands experienced ups and downs, reflected in the production and circulation of coins.
Coins of the Spanish Netherlands
The numismatics of this period reflect the political and economic complexity of the region. Coins minted during Spanish rule maintained elements of both local tradition and Hispanic influence. Coins such as the gold florin and silver real continued to be minted, but new denominations were introduced, such as the filipus daalder, named in honor of Philip II. The most important mints were located in cities such as Antwerp, Brussels and Utrecht. The quality and precious metal content of coins fluctuated during this period, reflecting economic difficulties and the costs of wars. Towards the end of this period, as the conflict intensified, some provinces began to mint their own coins as a symbol of autonomy, foreshadowing the eventual division of the Netherlands.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Netherlands Spanish (1555-1581) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Netherlands
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Netherlands .
Netherlands Spanish 1555-1581 Republic of the seven United Netherlands 1579-1795 Austrian Netherlands 1714-1795 Gulden Euro 1999-?Coin Catalog
Países Bajos | 1 liard-oord (Duchy of Brabant)
Países Bajos | 1 liard-oord (Duchy of Brabant)
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