City of Groningen Rose Noble, 1590
Countermarked on English noble
Information
Country
City of Groningen
City of Groningen
Currency
Gulden
(1581 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Rose noble
Year
1590
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.56
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Rose noble from City of Groningen. Issued in 1590. Struck in Gold. Measures 36 mm and weighs 7.56 g.
- Obverse
- 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) (Edward by the Grace of God King of England and France Lord of Ireland)
- Reverse
- Rose over sun with fleurs, crowns, and lions, large fleurs in spandrels. (But Jesus passing through their midst went on His way)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1590) | — |
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