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© Heritage Auctions Europe
Plak "Muterken" Zutphen ND
1582 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1582 |
| Value | 1 Plak (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#374200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of city of Zutphen (lion above cross). Legend between pearled circles surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PATA VIAM INVENIENT
Translation: They will find a clear path
Comment
VdChijs lists this coin as probably a 'halve plak' (half plaque), while Heritage Auctions Europe has it listed a whole 'plak'.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Plak "Muterken" (Zutphen) ND (1582) coin from the Duchy of Guelders is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "G" and "Z" on either side of the coat of arms, which stands for the city of Zutphen and the Duchy of Guelders respectively. This shield was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was minted specifically for use in the city of Zutphen, which was an important trading center in the region at the time.
