Gelderse vijfde philipsdaalder van Philips II, 1555-1598 1555 - 1598

This silver coin, measuring 3 cm in diameter, is a Gelderse vijfde philipsdaalder, or a fifth Philip's dollar, minted in the Netherlands during the reign of King Philip II of Spain between 1555 and 1598. The coin features a profile of Philip II on one side and the royal coat of arms on the other, symbolizing his authority and the power of the Spanish Habsburg dynasty. This coin, now housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offers a glimpse into the monetary history of the Netherlands and the reign of one of Europe's most powerful monarchs.