© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
4 Stivers "Vlieger / Krabbelaar" - Charles V Nijmegen
| Silver (.618) | 6.12 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1543-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1544-1546 |
| Value | 4 Stuivers (⅕) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver (.618) |
| Weight | 6.12 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#106615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms with 16 fields resting on Burgundian cross. Mint mark of Nijmegen on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DA · MICHI · VIRTV · CON · HOS · TVO
Unabridged legend: Da Michi Virtute Contra Hostes Tuo
Translation: Give me strength against your enemies
Comment
This coins was produced by ordenance of August 11, 1536.It came to be known by several names, in Dutch: Vierstuiverspenning, Krabbelaar, Vlieger, 4 Stuivers; or, in French, as 4 Patards.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Vlieger / Krabbelaar" coin is that it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and political context of the time. The obverse side of the coin depicts a flying griffin, which was a symbol of the Duchy of Guelders, while the reverse side features a crab, which was a symbol of the city of Nijmegen. This design was chosen to represent the unity between the Duchy and the city, and it is a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
