Rose Noble Countermarked on English noble

Issuer Groningen, City of
Year 1590
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Rose noble (Rozenobel)
Currency Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition Gold
Weight 7.56 g
Diameter 36 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte G#1153, Fr#85
Obverse description King Edward IV standing facing, holding sword and shield, in ship with bowsprit, Є on banner on stern, rose on hull; countermarked eagle (Groningen arms)
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ЄD · · WΛRD’ · DI · GRΛ’ · RЄX · ΛNGL’ · Z · FRΛn · · C DNS’ · I · B’
(Translation: Edward by the Grace of God King of England and France Lord of Ireland)
Reverse description Rose over sun with fleurs, crowns, and lions, large fleurs in spandrels.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering IhC’ · ΛVT’ · TRΛnSIЄnS · PER · mЄDIVm · ILLORVm : I · BΛT
(Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went on His way)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1590) - -
Numisquare ID 2510628580
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