Stiver - Charles of Egmond Lion facing left

€1.00
IssuerGuelders, Duchy of
Year1492-1538
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Stuiver (1/20)
CurrencyGulden (1506-1581)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 2#17.26
Obverse descriptionLion holding shield with Guelders arms in front, claws showing on each side
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ kAROLVS ⸰ DVX ⸰ GELR` ⸰ IVL` ⸰ Z ⸰ CO ⸰ 3V
(Translation: Charles, Duke of Guelders, Julich and Count of Zutphen)
Reverse descriptionFloriate cross, alternating lions and fleur-de-lis in the angles
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ EQVITAS ⸰ IVDICIA ⸰ TVA ⸰ DOmInE
(Translation: Lord, thy judgements are equity)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1492-1538)  - -
Catalog ID8276688970
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