Small Gold Rider (TRASFERT ET CONSTITVIT) ND (1583-1600) front Small Gold Rider (TRASFERT ET CONSTITVIT) ND (1583-1600) back
Small Gold Rider (TRASFERT ET CONSTITVIT) ND (1583-1600) photo
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Small Gold Rider TRASFERT ET CONSTITVIT ND

 
Gold 2.95 g -
Description
Issuer
Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1583-1600
Value
1 Gulden
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.95 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#412376
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Armored knight brandishing sword on horse right. GST in exergue

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TRASFERT ET CONSTITVIT REGNA DE
GST

Comment

Kleine gouden rijder (Dutch)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small rider on horseback - which was added to the coin's obverse (front side) as a security feature to prevent counterfeiting. This feature was introduced during the reign of William of Orange, who was the Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic at the time, and was used on several other coins issued during his rule. The rider image was meant to be difficult to replicate, making it harder for counterfeiters to produce fake coins that looked authentic. This feature, along with the coin's small size and gold content, made it a valuable and highly sought-after coin among collectors.