© Bonatiele
© Bonatiele
1 Plak
| Silver | 0.83 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Leeuwarden (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1491-1494 |
| Value | 1 Plak (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Gold Gulden (1420-1498) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#59878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée within inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: An.DnI ★m CCCC XCI ★
Translation: Year of the Lord 1491
Interesting fact
The 1 Plak coin from the City of Leeuwarden (Dutch States) was minted during a time of great change in the region. The Dutch States were in the process of forming a unified government, and the coinage of the time reflects this transition. The 1 Plak coin was one of the first coins to feature the new Dutch coat of arms, which included a lion and a shield with the letters "S.P.Q.N." (Senatus Populusque Neerlandicus), representing the unity of the Dutch people. This coin is a rare and interesting example of the early days of Dutch coinage and the formation of the Dutch Republic.