Province of Friesland ½ Gold Rider, 1585

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Province of Friesland Province of Friesland
Currency Gulden (1581 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Gold Rider
Year 1585
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.67
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Gold Rider from Province of Friesland. Issued in 1585. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.67 g.

Obverse
Armored knight brandishing sword in right hand, on charging horse right, above lion shield that divides legend. (Unless God is with us)
Reverse
Crowned Friesland arms. (New gold coinage of the state of Friesland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1585 

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