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½ Gold Rider
| Gold (.920) | 5 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1606-1645 |
| Value | ½ Gold Rider |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of the United Provinces in circle, date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA · RES · PARVÆ · CRESCVNT · 1607 ·
Translation: With harmony, small things grow
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Rider coin from the Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and cultural prosperity in the Netherlands, known as the Dutch Golden Age. This period saw the rise of trade, art, science, and literature, and the coin's design reflects this wealth and prosperity, featuring an ornate image of a knight on horseback.
