Rix-Dollar - Gerard van Groesbeek 1567-1571 front Rix-Dollar - Gerard van Groesbeek 1567-1571 back
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Rix-Dollar - Gerard van Groesbeek

 
Silver 29.2 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States)
Prince-bishop
Gerard of Groesbeek (1564-1580)
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1567-1571
Value
1 Rijksdaalder
Currency
Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650)
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.2 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#177853
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAXIMILI '⋆ II '⋆ ROMA '⋆ IM '⋆ SEM '⋆ AVGV '⋆ 1567

Unabridged legend: Maximilianus II, Romanorum imperator, semper augustus.

Translation: Maximilian II, Roman Emperor, forever august.

Interesting fact

The Rix-Dollar coin from the Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 29.2g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency during the reign of Gerard van Groesbeek from 1567-1571. It was a standard circulation coin during that time and was widely used for trade and commerce.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1569  - - - - - -

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