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Rijksdaalder "Arendrijksdaalder" Nijmegen
1583 year| Silver | 28.6 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Nijmegen (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1583 |
| Value | Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#373155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: RODOL ' ★ II ' ★ D ' ★ G ' ★ ELEC ' ★ RO ' ★ IMPE ' ★ SEM ' ★ AVGV
Unabridged legend: Rudolphus II dei gratia electus Romanorum imperator semper augustus
Translation: Rudolf II, By the Grace of God, ever exalted Emperor Elect of the Romans
Interesting fact
The Rijksdaalder "Arendrijksdaalder" (Nijmegen) 1583 from City of Nijmegen (Dutch States) is an interesting coin because it features a unique design element - a knight's helmet with a large bird, believed to be an eagle or a swan, on top. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.