Stiver - Charles of Egmont, Regency 1478-1480 front Stiver - Charles of Egmont, Regency 1478-1480 back
Stiver - Charles of Egmont, Regency 1478-1480 photo
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Stiver - Charles of Egmont, Regency

 
Silver 2.3 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States)
Duke
Charles II (1492-1538)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1478-1480
Value
1 Patard (Stuiver) (2)
Currency
Groot (1046-1506)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.3 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#316879
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross pattee, intersecting legend, with lions in the corners

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ANNO ⚜ DNI ⚜ M ⚜ CCCC ⚜ LXXX ⚜

Lettering (regular font): ANNO ⚜ DNI ⚜ M ⚜ CCCC ⚜ LXXX ⚜

Unabridged legend: Anno Domini

Translation: Year of the Lord 1480

Comment

Catherine of Bourbon was regent for the duke 1477-1480

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stiver - Charles of Egmont, Regency 1478-1480 from Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) made of Silver weighing 2.3 g is that it features an image of Charles of Egmont, who was the son of Duke Arnold of Egmont and served as the regent of the Duchy of Guelders during his father's absence. This coin was minted during his regency, which lasted from 1478 to 1480.