½ Rose Nobel ND (1600-1602) front ½ Rose Nobel ND (1600-1602) back
½ Rose Nobel ND (1600-1602) photo
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½ Rose Nobel ND

 
Gold 3.76 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Kampen (Dutch States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1600-1602
Value
½ Rose Nobel (4.5)
Currency
Gulden (1590-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.76 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#364840
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross fleurée with eight-rayed central star, in each quarter, crown above passant lion left; all within double octolobe of arches. Mintmark (city gate) at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA ⁛ RES ⁛ PARVÆ ⁛ CRESCVNT ·

Translation: Through harmony small things grow

Interesting fact

The ½ Rose Nobel coin from the City of Kampen (Dutch States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Dutch States were in the process of forming the Dutch Republic, and the coinage of the time reflects this transition. The ½ Rose Nobel coin was minted with a unique design, featuring a rose on one side and a noble (a type of coin) on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early Dutch coinage and is highly sought after by collectors today.