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⅛ Stuiver "Mutterken" Nijmegen ND
1500 year| Billon | 0.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1500 |
| 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#373894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long simple cross superimposing pearled circle, one letter on each quarter. Latin text surrounding.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
PAX SIT SEP NOB'
S T E N
Lettering (regular font):
PAX SIT SEP NOB'
S T E N
Unabridged legend: Pax sit semper nobis
Translation: May peace always be with us
Comment
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 on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbols commonly found on coins, the Mutterken coin bears an image of a woman, believed to be St. Mary, mother of Jesus, holding an infant. This design was meant to symbolize the city of Nijmegen's devotion to the Virgin Mary and was a distinctive feature of the coin.
