© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
½ Rider - Reginald IV ND
| Gold | 3.46 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Reginald IV (1402-1423) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1402-1423 |
| Value | ½ Rider |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#380925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rider left.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA NOVA A RNEMENS
Lettering (regular font): MONETA NOVA A RNEMENS
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Arnheimensis
Translation: New Coinage of Arnhem
Interesting fact
The ½ Rider coin from the Duchy of Guelders, minted during the reign of Reginald IV (1402-1423), features a unique design that showcases the rider on horseback, with the horse's head facing left and the rider's body facing right. This design was meant to symbolize the duchy's coat of arms, which featured a silver horse on a red background. The use of gold in the coin's minting also signifies the wealth and prosperity of the region during that time.
