© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Oord / Liard - Philip of Montmorency
1566 year| Copper | 3.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Counts of Horn (Horn, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip of Montmorency (Philps van Montmorency) (1540-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1566 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#398199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield with the coat of arms of Weert (hook, right) and a rampant lion to the right (left). Year in top section of the shield.
Lettering: 1566
Interesting fact
The Philip of Montmorency coin from 1566 is notable for its unique design, featuring a knight's helmet on the obverse (front) side, and a shield with the Counts of Horn's coat of arms on the reverse (back) side. This design was a departure from the typical designs used on coins during that time period, which often featured religious symbols or portraits of rulers. The use of a knight's helmet and a shield with a coat of arms may have been a way to emphasize the Counts of Horn's military power and influence in the region.