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© Schulman auction house
1 Gulden "Jansgulden" - Henry van Brederode ND
| Gold | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Vianen (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Henry of Brederode (Hendrik van Brederode) (1556-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1568 |
| Value | 1 Gulden (1.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#330505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short lily cross with the arms of Brederode, Mark, Vianen and Ameide-Nieuwenaar
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ mOnETA ⵓnOVA ⵓ AVREA ⵓ VIAn
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA ⵓNOVA ⵓ AVREA ⵓ VIAN
Translation: New gold coinage of Vianen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gulden "Jansgulden" coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Netherlands. The Dutch States were fighting for independence from Spain, and the coin was likely used to help finance their military efforts. Despite the challenges of this time period, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the Dutch people.