© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Gold Rider
1585 year| Gold | 1.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Friesland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1585 |
| Value | ½ Gold Rider |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.67 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#368331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Friesland arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + MONE + NO + AV + ORDI + FRISIÆ + 1585
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Aurea Ordinum Frisiae
Translation: New gold coinage of the state of Friesland
Interesting fact
The ½ Gold Rider 1585 from Province of Friesland (Dutch Republic) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic, as the country was transitioning from a feudal society to a capitalist one. The coin's design, which features a knight on horseback, was meant to symbolize the power and prestige of the Dutch Republic, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after currency. Despite its age, the ½ Gold Rider 1585 remains a popular collector's item among numismatists and historians, offering a glimpse into the economic and cultural history of the Dutch Republic during the 16th century.
