28 Stuivers rhombus, gold

Issuer Leiden (Dutch States)
Year 1574
Type Emergency coin
Value 28 Stuiver (7⁄5)
Currency Silver Gulden (1506-1795)
Composition Gold
Weight 32 g
Diameter
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Rhombus (53 x 45 mm)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gelder TO#54h
Obverse description Arms of City of Leiden in ornate frame, surrounded by concentric double legends.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✿ GODT + ✿ + BEHOEDE × ✿ LEYDEN × × N × O × V × L × S × G × I × P × A ×
(Translation: God save Leiden Siege coin of the City of Leiden under the governance of the exceptional Prince of Orange)
Reverse description Rampant lion left holding pole with Liberty cap, dividing date, within circle with crown on top.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✿ HAEC ✿ LIBERTATIS ✿ ERGO
(Translation: Therefore this is freedom)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1574 - -
Numisquare ID 1076751800
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