Stiver - Charles of Egmond Lion facing right

€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#17.27
Obverse descriptionLion bust on top of square shield with arms of Guelders, all inside a border of ten arcs.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering⚜ kAROLVS ⸰ DVX ⸰ GELRIE ⸰ IVLLI ⸰ Z ⸰ CO ⸰ 3VT
(Translation: Charles, Duke of Gelderland and Jülich and Count of Zutphen)
Reverse descriptionShort floriate cross with alternating fleur-de-lis and lions in angles
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering⚜ EQVITAS ✿ IVDICIA ✿ TVA ✿ DOmInE
(Translation: Thy judgements are equity, Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1492-1538)  - -
Catalog ID7588922370
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