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First issued in 1575, the Dutch Lion Dollar—known domestically as the Leeuwendaalder—emerged during a period of meaningful political and economic change within the Low Countries. This silver trade coin became widely recognized due to its distinctive obverse design and soon established itself as one of the most circulated currencies of the early modern era. Its enduring visual identity and dependable silver content helped maintain its reputation as a reliable trade coin and a lasting example of Dutch minting craftsmanship for more than a hundred years. This Netherlands Lion Dollar features a strong Mint State 62 certification with untoned, bright silver surfaces. Now, the 1575-1713 Netherlands Lion Dollar is available online from Bullion Metals.

Coin arrives in an individual protective slab!Circulated between 1575 and 1713!Issued by various provincial mints of the Dutch Republic!Contains approximately 27 grams of .750 silver content.Issued a grade of Mint State 62 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.The obverse features the Lion Dollar design.On the reverse is a Dutch knight with a heraldic lion shield.Please note that the coins in this listing may show minor variations in appearance and condition.

Coin arrives in an individual protective slab!

Circulated between 1575 and 1713!

Issued by various provincial mints of the Dutch Republic!

Contains approximately 27 grams of .750 silver content.

Issued a grade of Mint State 62 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.

The obverse features the Lion Dollar design.

On the reverse is a Dutch knight with a heraldic lion shield.

Please note that the coins in this listing may show minor variations in appearance and condition.

These 1575-1713 Netherlands Lion Dollar Coins are in MS62 condition, with the typical specimen at this grade showing small clusters of contact marks and hairlines that are visible. These coins also show bright or muted silver-gray surfaces with subdued, satin frosts. Both sides feature clear legends and devices.

The obverse of the 1575-1713 Netherlands Lion Dollar displays a prominent heraldic motif: a rampant lion positioned confidently within the central field, which showed slight stylistic variations depending on the provincial mint and era of production. Encircling the lion is a Latin inscription that names the issuing province and the year of mintage. This surrounding legend presents the coin with a clear statement of authority and institutional backing, supporting its use and recognition among merchants engaged in long-distance commerce.

On the reverse of 1575-1713 Lion Dollar Coins, an armored Dutch knight stands in a composed stance, holding a spear or lance and wearing a crested helmet. The detailed rendering of the figure suggests themes of preparedness and civic duty. Placed before the knight is a large shield bearing a rampant lion, mirroring the obverse imagery and reinforcing the coin’s cohesive design and connection to Dutch national identity.

One of the most distinctive aspects of the Lion Dollar’s history is that it was not produced by a single centralized mint but rather by numerous provincial mints spread across the Dutch Republic, including those located in Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Friesland, Gelderland, Overijssel, and West Friesland. This decentralized production system reflected the federated nature of the Dutch Republic itself, with each province maintaining its own minting authority. While this arrangement occasionally introduced minor variations in quality and output, the overarching standards set by the States General ensured sufficient uniformity to preserve the coin’s international reputation.