Gulden "Rijnse Goudgulden" - William I ND

Reverse

Conjoined shields with arms of Arnhem (left) and Guelders (right) within hexilobe

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ BEnEDICT ⋮ QVI ⋮ VEnIT ⋮ In ⋮ nOMInE

Lettering (regular font): ✠ BENEDICT ⋮ QVI ⋮ VENIT ⋮ IN ⋮ NOMINE

Translation: Blessed (is he) who comes in the name (of the Lord)

Comment

Also known as 'Arnhemse Goudgulden', 'Arnhemschen Goudgulden', 'Arnhemse Gulden', 'Rijnse Gulden', 'Rijnsgulden' or 'Overlandse Gulden' in Dutch.


Coats of arms of Arnhem (Left) and Gelre (Right) (Source: Wikipedia)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the "Rijnse Goudgulden" coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch States. The coin was issued by William I, also known as William of Orange, who was a prominent leader during the Dutch Golden Age. The coin's design features the image of William I on one side and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Guelders on the other, symbolizing the unity and strength of the region. Despite being made of gold, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce, reflecting the prosperity and economic growth of the time.

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