¼ Snaphaan / Peerdeke - Charles of Egmond ND (1492-1538) front ¼ Snaphaan / Peerdeke - Charles of Egmond ND (1492-1538) back
¼ Snaphaan / Peerdeke - Charles of Egmond ND (1492-1538) photo
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¼ Snaphaan / Peerdeke - Charles of Egmond ND

 
Billon (.417 silver) 3.08 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States)
Duke
Charles II (1492-1538)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1492-1538
Value
¼ Silver Rider (Snaphaan) (3⁄40)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1581)
Composition
Billon (.417 silver)
Weight
3.08 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#318283
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Guelders on long cross pattée.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: EQVITA IVDICIA ✶ TVA DOMIN’

Lettering (regular font): EQVITA IVDICIA ✶ TVA DOMIN’

Unabridged legend: Aequita Iudicia Tua Domine

Translation: Your Judgement is Justice, O Lord

Comment

The difference between vdCh 18.40 and 18.41, on the latter coin the knight wears a baret instead of a helmet.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles of Egmond, who was the Duke of Guelders from 1492 to 1538. This coin, which is made of Billon (a silver-copper alloy) and weighs 3.08 grams, features an image of Charles of Egmond on one side and a horse on the other. It was used as a standard circulation coin in the Dutch States during his reign.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1492-1538)  - - - - - -

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