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6 Stuivers "Arendschelling" - Matthias I ND

 
Silver 5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Kampen (Dutch States)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1611-1619
Value
6 Stuivers (3⁄10)
Currency
Gulden (1590-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#71163
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Crowned doubled headed imperial eagle, the crown divides the legend

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MATTHIAS · I · D · G · ELEC · RO · IMP · SEM · AVG

Variations exist, e.g.
MATHI · I · D · G · ELEC · RO · IMP · SEM · AVGV

Unabridged legend: Matthias I dei gratia electu romanorum imperator semper augustus

Translation: Matthias I 1st, by God's grace elected ever-exalted Emperor of the Romans

Comment

Kampen was granted the title of Free Imperial City in 1495 by Maximilian I. Matthias I was elected Holy Emperor between 1611 and 1619.

 

The N in Campen is sometimes mirrored, viz. rendered as И.

Interesting fact

The "Arendschelling" coin from the City of Kampen (Dutch States) features a unique design element - a shield with an eagle on it, which was not commonly used in Dutch coinage during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1611-1619)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Stuivers "Arendschelling" - Matthias I ND (1611-1619) coin.