© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Shilling "Roosschelling" - Maximilian of Bronckhorst
1622 year| Silver | 5.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Barony of Batenburg (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Baron | Maximilian of Bronckhorst (Maximiliaan van Bronckhorst) (1602-1641) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 5 Stivers (¼) |
| Currency | Silver Gulden (1560-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#434274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross, VS in cenral circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDE SED CVIVIDE
Comment
Varieties in lettering exist.
Interesting fact
The "Roosschelling" coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Dutch States, specifically during the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) between the Dutch Republic and Spain. Despite the conflict, the coin still features the name of the ruling Spanish King, Philip IV, on its obverse side. This highlights the complex political dynamics of the time, where local rulers like Maximilian of Bronckhorst were forced to recognize the authority of their Spanish overlords while still maintaining some degree of autonomy.
