Stiver - Charles of Egmond Lion facing left

Issuer Guelders, Duchy of
Year 1492-1538
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Stuiver (1/20)
Currency Gulden (1506-1581)
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 2#17.26
Obverse description Lion holding shield with Guelders arms in front, claws showing on each side
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ kAROLVS ⸰ DVX ⸰ GELR` ⸰ IVL` ⸰ Z ⸰ CO ⸰ 3V
(Translation: Charles, Duke of Guelders, Julich and Count of Zutphen)
Reverse description Floriate cross, alternating lions and fleur-de-lis in the angles
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ EQVITAS ⸰ IVDICIA ⸰ TVA ⸰ DOmInE
(Translation: Lord, thy judgements are equity)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1492-1538) - -
Numisquare ID 8276688970
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