© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
3 Stivers - Ernest of Lynden ND
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Reckem (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Ernest of Aspremont-Lynden (Ernst van Aspremont-Lynden) (1603-1636) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1603-1636 |
| Value | 3 Stivers (3 stuivers) (3⁄20) |
| Currency | Gulden (1553-1665) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#397279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned two headed eagle with imperial orb on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEVS • SPES • NOSTRA •
Translation: God is our hope.
Comment
Reckheim is included in Austrian Netherlands in the KM catalog.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Stivers coin featuring Ernest of Lynden is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Belgian States. The coin was issued in 1625, just a few years after the Dutch Revolt, which had led to the formation of the Dutch Republic in 1588. The Belgian States, which included the Lordship of Reckem, were still under Spanish rule at the time, and the coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political instability of the region. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of the Belgian States during this period.
