Liberation of Overijssel from Spanish rule ND (1597) front Liberation of Overijssel from Spanish rule ND (1597) back
Liberation of Overijssel from Spanish rule ND (1597) photo
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Liberation of Overijssel from Spanish rule ND

1597 year
Silver 51.1 g 56 mm
Description
Location
Province of Overijssel (Dutch Republic)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1597
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
51.1 g
Diameter
56 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#370720
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

In center, arms of Overijssel province and cities of Deventer, Campen and Zwolle in the middle, surrounded by legend, in turn surrounded by arms of 17 council members

Script: Latin

Lettering: ORDINVM TRANSISSVLANIAE INSIGNIAE

Translation: Symbols of the province of Overijssel

Comment

This coin was struck in three sizes corresponding to about 1 ¼ thaler (35 g.), 1 ½ thaler (42 g.) and 2 thaler (56 g.), with ranges of about +/- 5% around these weights