© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Shilling
1582 year| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1582 |
| Value | 3 Stuivers (3⁄20) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#434410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tournament helmet above side-by-side shields with Gelderland and Zutphen arms, within beaded inner circle..
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEVS CONSTITVIT REGNA 1582
GST
Comment
Known as a halve gehelmde schelling or halve snaphaan.
Interesting fact
The ½ Shilling 1582 from Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) is interesting because 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 reflects the growing economic power and independence of the region. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver and weighs 3.3g suggests that it was a significant coin with a high value, highlighting the prosperity of the region at the time.
