© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Crown - States in Revolt
1578 year| Gold | 2.99 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Period | States in Revolt (1577-1581) |
| King | Philip II (1555-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1578 |
| Value | 1 Crown (21⁄10) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.99 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#369727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + PA CE ET IVSTI TIA 1578
Translation: Peace and Justice
Interesting fact
The States in Revolt 1578 Crown from the Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) is an interesting coin because it was minted during a time of political turmoil. The Dutch Revolt, also known as the Eighty Years' War, was a rebellion against Spanish rule in the Netherlands that lasted from 1568 to 1648. This coin was minted in 1578, during the height of the conflict, and its design reflects the political tensions of the time. The coin features an image of a crowned lion, symbolizing the Dutch resistance against Spanish rule, and the inscription "States in Revolt" in Latin. The fact that this coin was made of gold and weighs 2.99 grams suggests that it was a valuable and important coin at the time, and its historical significance makes it a fascinating piece for collectors and historians today.
