© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Schelling - Ernest of Lynden In the name of Matthias ND
| Silver | 3.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Reckem (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Ernest of Aspremont-Lynden (Ernst van Aspremont-Lynden) (1603-1636) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1619 |
| Value | Schelling (⅕) |
| Currency | Gulden (1553-1665) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#397255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two headed eagle with imperial orb on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATH • I • D • G • ROM • IMP • SEMP • AVGVS
Translation: Matthias I, by God's grace, emperor of the Romans always august.
Comment
Reckheim is included in Austrian Netherlands in the KM catalog. Legend variants are known.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in the region. The Lordship of Reckem, where the coin was minted, was a small state within the Belgian States, which was a confederation of independent states that existed from 1581 to 1794. During this time, the region was experiencing significant religious tensions between Catholics and Protestants, as well as political conflicts between the various states and factions. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the Lordship of Reckem remained consistent and reliable, with coins like the 1 Schelling - Ernest of Lynden (In the name of Matthias) ND (1612-1619) serving as an enduring symbol of the region's economic and cultural resilience.
