© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Florin Goudgulden - Hermann Friedrich von Bergh
1634 (1633-1634) years| Gold (.986) | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Stevensweert (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Herman Frederick of Bergh (Herman Frederik van den Bergh) (1626-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1634 (1633-1634) |
| Value | 1 Gold Florin (5) |
| Currency | Silver Gulden (1560-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#340588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Stephen standing, nimbate and holding a palm branch, within a large oval.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S. STEPHA. .PROTHO. M.
Translation: Saint Stephen, first martyr (protomartyr)
Comment
The Lords of Bergh often designed their coins in imitation of the same types made in other places. This coin imitates the Florin of the City of Metz (see link).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Florin (Goudgulden) coin from the Lordship of Stevensweert is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch States. The coin was issued in 1634, just a few years after the Dutch Revolt, which saw the Netherlands break away from Spanish rule and establish itself as an independent republic. This period of change and upheaval is reflected in the coin's design, which features an image of Hermann Friedrich von Bergh, the Lord of Stevensweert, on one side, and a depiction of the Dutch lion on the other. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.