© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Luigino imitation of Dombes
1662 year| Silver | 2.20 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zwolle (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1662 |
| Value | 3 Stuivers (3⁄20) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.20 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#435637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned city arms of Zwolle (Saint Michaels subduing a serpent).
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠MONET•ARGENTEA•CIVIT•ZW•1662
Translation: New silver coin of the city of Zwolle.
Interesting fact
The 1 Luigino coin from the City of Zwolle (Dutch States) was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. In fact, silver was used as a form of currency in many parts of the world, including Europe, for centuries. The use of silver in coins like the 1 Luigino helped to establish it as a standard unit of exchange, and it played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce during that period.
