Rijksdaalder `Arendsrijksdaalder` - Rudolph II 2 shields

Issuer Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic)
Year 1584-1586
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 50 Stuivers (5⁄2)
Currency Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition Silver (.885)
Weight 29.03 g
Diameter 40.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HPM#Ge 62 S#815
Obverse description Harnessed buste of Emperor Rudolph II with upward sword in right hand. Mint mark on top. Two small shields dividing lettering on left and right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering NVMVS DVC · GEL · AD · LEG IMPER
(Translation: Coin of the Duchy of Gelderland at par with the Empire)
Reverse description Crowned doube-headed eagle with wings and talons spread, globus cruciger on its chest.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering · RVDOLPHVS · II · D · G · ROM · IMP · S · AVGVS ·
(Translation: Rudolph II, by the Grace of God, Ever Exalted Emperor of the Roman Empire)
Edge
Mint
Harderwijk, Netherlands(1343-1802)
Mintage ND (1584-1586) - -
Numisquare ID 2272191530
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