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Small Gold Rider TRASFERT ET CONSTITVIT ND
Gold | 2.95 g | - |
Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
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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 |
Numista | N#412376 |
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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.