© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
½ Schelling / 3 Stuiver Nijmegen ND
| Billon | 2.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1540-1560 |
| Value | ½ Schelling |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#373393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short decorated cross with flower in center and alternating lion or fleur-de-lis between its arms within pearled circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BEATA ⋆ GENS ⋆ CVIVS ⋆ DNS ⋆ SPES ⋆ EIVS
Unabridged legend: Beata Gens Cuius Dominus Spes Eius
Translation: Blessed is the Nation Whose Lord is His Hope
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great change and upheaval in the Dutch States. The coin was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, and its production was likely influenced by the economic and political tensions of the time. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in the economy of the region and would have been used in everyday transactions by people from all walks of life.