Gold Rider 1607-1620 front Gold Rider 1607-1620 back
Gold Rider 1607-1620 photo
© Schulman auction house

Gold Rider

 
Gold (.920) 10 g -
Description
Issuer
Province of Overijssel (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1607-1620
Value
1 Gold Rider
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Gold (.920)
Weight
10 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#374832
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned shield with arms of the United Provinces

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA · RES · PARVÆ · CRESCVNT · 1607

Translation: Unity males strength

Interesting fact

The Gold Rider coin from the Province of Overijssel (Dutch Republic) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was introduced in 1607, just a few years after the Dutch Republic was formed, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the province. The fact that it was made of gold (.920) and weighed 10 grams suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time. Additionally, the design of the coin features a knight on horseback, which was a common motif in Dutch coinage during this period, and it adds to the coin's historical and cultural significance.