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© Schulman auction house
⅛ Stuiver "Mutterken" Nijmegen ND
| Billon | 0.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1500-1525 |
| Value | ⅛ Stuiver (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#373082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long decorated cross superimposing pearled circle, Gelderland cross at its center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX SIT SEP NOB'
Unabridged legend: Pax sit semper nobis
Translation: May peace always be with us
Comment
A variant with a star at the center of the cross reverse is also known:
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Coat of arms of Nijmegen (Source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Stuiver "Mutterken" coin from the Duchy of Guelders is that it features a unique design element - a small image of the Virgin Mary and Child, known as a "Mutterken" or "Little Mother," on the reverse side of the coin. This design was a common feature on coins from the Dutch States during this time period and was meant to symbolize the protection and blessing of the Virgin Mary over the region.
