Lordship of Utrecht 1 Noble "Rose Noble" - Philip II, 1579
Information
Country
Lordship of Utrecht
Lordship of Utrecht
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1581)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Noble "Rose Noble" - Philip II
Year
1579
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Gold (.992)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.65
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Noble "Rose Noble" - Philip II from Lordship of Utrecht. Issued in 1579. Struck in Gold (.992). Measures 36 mm and weighs 7.65 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned ruler in sailing ship, holding sword and shield, lion on banner and rosebud on side of ship. (Philip, by God's grace king of Spain, Lord of Utrecht)
- Reverse
- Radiant sun., alternating crowned lions and fleur-de-lis at tip of rays, within polylobe. Date at top divided by Utrecht mint mark. (With unity, small things grow)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1579 écusson | 11.5K | (fr) Atelier: Utrech |
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