1 Rose noble ND (1600-1602) front 1 Rose noble ND (1600-1602) back
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1 Rose noble ND

 
Gold (.958) 7.8 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1600-1602
Value
1 Rose noble (Rozenobel)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Gold (.958)
Weight
7.8 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#129359
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross fleurée with eight-rayed central star, in each quarter, crown above passant lion left; all within double octolobe of arches; dots in spandrels.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ᠅ CONCORDIA ᠅ RES ᠅ PARVÆ ᠅ CRESCVNT ᠅ ⬕

Translation: Unity makes strength

Comment

Minor variations of letterings and punctuations are known.

Interesting fact

The 1 Rose noble coin from the Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which was used to thread a cord or chain through, allowing it to be worn as a pendant or amulet. This feature was not common in coins of that time, making it a distinctive and interesting fact about this particular coin.