© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
¼ Snaphaan "Peerdeke" ND
1530 year| Billon (.417 silver) | 3.076 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles II (1492-1538) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1530 |
| Value | ¼ Silver Rider (Snaphaan) (3⁄40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Billon (.417 silver) |
| Weight | 3.076 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#373386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Nijmegen (double-headed eagle with small shield with lion on its chest) on a large simple cross. Latin text between the cross's arms.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: INITIV SAPIEN TIMOR DOMIN
Lettering (regular font): INITIV SAPIEN TIMOR DOMIN
Unabridged legend: Intium Sapientiae Timor Domini
Translation: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Snaphaan "Peerdeke" coin from the Duchy of Guelders is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains only 0.417% silver. Despite its relatively low silver content, the coin still weighs 3.076 grams, making it a substantial and valuable piece of currency for its time.
