© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
Snaphaan Nijmegen ND
1530 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1530 |
| Value | 1 Silver Rider (Snaphaan) (3⁄10) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#373145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Decorated cross with large Nijmegen coats of arms in center, and small coats of arms of Nijmegen amidst feathers of the peacock on each tip.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA ⋆ NOVA NOVIMAGIEN'
Translation: New Money of Nijmegen
Comment
Coat of arms of Nijmegen (Source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
The Snaphaan coin was used as a form of currency in the Duchy of Guelders, which was a region in the Netherlands, during the 16th century. The coin was made of silver and had a unique design, featuring an image of a horseman on one side and a shield with the coat of arms of the Duchy on the other. The coin was named after the city of Nijmegen, where it was minted. It's interesting to note that the Snaphaan coin was used during a time of great change in the Netherlands, as the region was transitioning from a feudal society to a more modern, centralized state. The coin's design and the materials used to make it reflect the cultural and economic influences of the time.
