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¼ Rose Noble
1585 year| Gold (.992) | 1.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Overijssel (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1585 |
| Value | ¼ Noble (2) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.992) |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#363194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with fleur-de-lis tips, quatrefil containing rosette at center, crowned lion in each corner.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NISI • TV • DOMINE • NOS • SERVA VERIS • FRVSTRA • 85 •
Translation: Unless you save us, Lord, all is in vain
Comment
This coin imitates those being struck in Ghent a few years earlier.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Rose Noble 1585 from Province of Overijssel (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Dutch Republic was a confederation of seven provinces that had recently gained independence from Spain, and the minting of this coin was a symbol of their newfound autonomy and economic power. The coin's design, which features a rose on one side and a noble (a knight's helmet) on the other, was meant to represent the province's wealth and prestige. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold (.992) and weighed 1.9g suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.
