© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
8 Rosenobles ND
1600 year| Gold | 60.95 g |
| Issuer | City of Kampen (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1600 |
| Value | 8 Rosenobles |
| Currency | Gulden (1590-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 60.95 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#320611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of Spain in a large rose blossom.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA • AVREA • IMPERIALIS • CIVITATIS • CAMPENSIS
Lettering (regular font): MONETA • AVREA • IMPERIALIS • CIVITATIS • CAMPENSIS
Translation: Gold coin of the imperial city of Kampen.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coin illustrated here appears to be unique and is directly mentioned by Delmonte.The coin was bought by Felix Schlessinger in 1938. It then appeared in the Glendining auction from October 26-27, 1938 under lot no. 213 with a starting price of £280 and an estimate between £350 and £450. Apparently not sold, the coin remained in the Schlessingers' possession and was later forced into the Netherlands National Bank along with 635 other gold coins after the German invasion of the Netherlands in May 1940. Through the mediation of Jacques and Hans Schulman, the piece was returned to its rightful owner, Mark Salton, in 1950.
Similar types are known with weight ranging between 15 g and 20 g.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Rosenobles ND (1600) from City of Kampen (Dutch States) is that it is a rare example of a gold coin that was minted during a time when most coins were made of silver or other base metals. The use of gold in the coin's minting process makes it stand out among other coins of its time, and its rarity has contributed to its value and collectibility.