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© Schulman auction house
½ Rose Noble ND
1602 year| Gold | 3.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1602 |
| Value | ½ Rose noble (4.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.82 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#267090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Radiant sun with rose at center, four rays ending in floriate designs, alternating with four rays ending in crowned lions, an octilobe surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✥ · ADIVTORIVM · NRM · IN · NOMINE · DOM ·
Unabridged legend: Adjutorium nostrum in nomine domini
Translation: Our help is in the name of the Lord
Interesting fact
The ½ Rose Noble ND (1602) from Province of Gelderland (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 rose on one side and a noble on the other, symbolizes the shift towards a more modern and prosperous society. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, further highlights the coin's significance and worth.
