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6 Stuivers "Rijderschelling" Gold
1682 year| Gold | 9.76 g |
| Issuer | Province of Friesland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1682 |
| Value | 6 Stuivers (3⁄10) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 9.76 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#368534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armored knight horseback right brandishing sword.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NISI · DOMINVS · NOBISCVM · A : MDCLXXXII
Translation: Unless God is with us. Year 1682
Comment
Delmonte refers to this as an off-metal strike in gold, while Krause calls it a pattern.Weight varies between 8.7 and 9.76 grams, the gold equivalent of about 2 ½ ducats.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 6 Stuivers "Rijderschelling" (Gold) 1682 from Province of Friesland (Dutch Republic) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic. The coin was issued during the reign of William III, who was the Stadtholder of the Netherlands at the time, and it features an image of a knight on horseback, which was a symbol of the province of Friesland. The coin's design and mintage were overseen by the Dutch East India Company, which was a powerful trading company that played a significant role in the Dutch Republic's economy. Despite its age and rarity, the coin remains in high demand among collectors and historians, and it is considered a valuable piece of Dutch history.
