Gulden - Arnold of Egmont ND (1423-1473) front Gulden - Arnold of Egmont ND (1423-1473) back
Gulden - Arnold of Egmont ND (1423-1473) photo
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Gulden - Arnold of Egmont ND

 
Gold 3.01 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States)
Duke
Arnold (1423-1465, 1471-1473)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1423-1473
Value
1 Florin (Gulden)
Currency
Groot (1046-1506)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.01 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#405993
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Four arms in pointy trilobe.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ⋆ MOnETA ⋆ ⋆ nOVA ⋆ GE ⋆ ⋆ LREnSI' ⋆

Lettering (regular font): ⋆ MONETA ⋆ ⋆ NOVA ⋆ GE ⋆ ⋆ LRENSI' ⋆

Translation: New coinage of Gelderland

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Gulden - Arnold of Egmont ND (1423-1473) from Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) made of Gold weighing 3.01 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Duchy of Guelders was involved in a series of conflicts with neighboring territories, and the coinage of the time reflects the political and economic instability of the period. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.