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Gulden - Floris of Wevelinghoven ND
| Gold | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Florence of Wevelinghoven (Floris van Wevelinkhoven) (1379-1393) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1379-1393 |
| Value | 1 Guilder (30) |
| Currency | Groot (1024-1528) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#325348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two conjoined shields with imperial eagle and Wevelinghoven arms, inside a hexilobe inscribed with arches and with trefoils in the external angles
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MOnETA ⸰ nOVA ⸰ FLOREnI ⸰ REnEnS
Unabridged legend: Moneta nova florenus Renensis
Translation: New florin coinage of Rhenen
Comment
Possibly the reverse legend employs a double entendre of the ruler's name and the denomination (florin). So another possible translation is "Floris' new coinage of Rhenen."Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Gulden - Floris of Wevelinghoven ND (1379-1393) from Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) made of Gold weighing 3.4 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Bishop Floris of Wevelinghoven, who was a prominent figure in the Dutch States and played a significant role in shaping the region's economy and politics. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
