© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Real "Leicester Real" - Robert Dudley
1586 year| Silver (.833) | 34.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1586 |
| Value | 1 Real (3) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 34.27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#268631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bundle of seven arrows tied with a ribbon. Six coats of arms on square shields arranged in a circle around, clockwise: Duchy of Guelders, County of Holland, Lordship of Utrecht, County of Zeeland, Lordship of Overijssel, and Lordship of Frisia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO · ORDIN · PROVIN · FOEDER · BELGIÆ · 1586 ·
Unabridged legend: Moneta ordinum provinciarum foederatorum Belgiae
Translation: Coinage of the United Provinces of the Netherlands
Comment
Robert Dudley, the 1st Earl of Leicester served as Governor-General of the young United Provinces of the Netherlands during the turbulent years 1586-1587.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Leicester Real" coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Dutch Republic. The coin was issued in 1586, just a year after the Dutch rebels had overthrown Spanish rule and established the Dutch Republic. The coin's minting was likely a way for the new government to assert its authority and establish a new currency system. Despite the turmoil, the coin was made with high-quality silver (.833) and weighed 34.27 grams, indicating the importance placed on currency and trade during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1586 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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