© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
1 Gulden "Rijdergoudgulden" - Arnold of Egmont ND
| Gold | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Arnold (1423-1465, 1471-1473) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1423-1473 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Gulden) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#334029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Gelderland arms atop a floriate cross, within beaded inner circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ mOn '⋆ nOVA ⋆ AVREA ⋆ DVCIS ⁑ GELRE
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MON '⋆ NOVA ⋆ AVREA ⋆ DVCIS ⁑ GELRE
Unabridged legend: Moneta nova aurea ducatis Gelriensis
Translation: New gold coinage of the Duchy of Gelderland
Comment
Coat of arms of Gelre (Source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Rijdergoudgulden" coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Duchy of Guelders. Arnold of Egmont, the Duke who minted the coin, was facing opposition from the Burgundian dynasty, which had been trying to annex Guelders for years. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a popular and trusted form of currency throughout the region, a testament to the resilience of the people of Guelders and their faith in their leaders.
