Netherlands, Kampen Arendschelling 1612 (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
NORTHEAST NETHERLANDS – REPUBLIC (1581–1795)
Overijssel – City Kampen – Arendschelling 1612
Matthias I (1612–1619) – Special stamp variant
A particularly attractive silver arendschelling from 1612, minted in Kampen during the first regnal year of Emperor Matthias I. A characteristic early issue with the conspicuous MATHI variant and a retrograde N in CAMPEN on the reverse.
Obverse:
Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with spread wings, within a pearl circle.
Inscription: MATHI • I • D • G • ELEC • RO • IMP • SEM • AVGV
Matthias I, Dei Gratia Electus Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus.
Translation: Matthias I, by the grace of God elected Roman Emperor, always exalted.
Reverse:
Crowned shield of Castile, León and Granada, placed on a cross of gnarled staffs, within a pearl circle.
Inscription: MO • ARG • IMPERI • CIVITA • CAMPEN
Moneta Argentea Imperialis Civitatis Campensis.
Translation: Silver coin of the Imperial City of Kampen.
Historical background and details
Kampen belonged to the leading Hanseatic cities along the IJssel and had a rich trading and minting history. The double-headed imperial eagle and the imperial titulature reflect the historical connection of the city with the Holy Roman Empire.
This issue dates from 1612, the year in which Matthias I succeeded his brother Rudolf II as emperor. The coin was produced under the mint master Johan or Hendrik Wijntgens.
What makes this specimen special is the spelling MATHI in the obverse inscription, combined with a mirror-imaged letter N in CAMPEN on the reverse. Such die variations are characteristic of manual coin production and make this variant especially interesting for the specialized collector.
The offered specimen possesses an attractive silver-gray patina, a boldly rendered imperial eagle, and a well-recognizable crowned shield. The fine presentation and above-average preservation make it a particularly representative piece within Kampen’s mint issue.
References: Verkade 896 (text) · HPM 47 · HNPM 47 · CNM 2.30.66.
NORTHEAST NETHERLANDS – REPUBLIC (1581–1795)
Overijssel – City Kampen – Arendschelling 1612
Matthias I (1612–1619) – Special stamp variant
A particularly attractive silver arendschelling from 1612, minted in Kampen during the first regnal year of Emperor Matthias I. A characteristic early issue with the conspicuous MATHI variant and a retrograde N in CAMPEN on the reverse.
Obverse:
Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with spread wings, within a pearl circle.
Inscription: MATHI • I • D • G • ELEC • RO • IMP • SEM • AVGV
Matthias I, Dei Gratia Electus Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus.
Translation: Matthias I, by the grace of God elected Roman Emperor, always exalted.
Reverse:
Crowned shield of Castile, León and Granada, placed on a cross of gnarled staffs, within a pearl circle.
Inscription: MO • ARG • IMPERI • CIVITA • CAMPEN
Moneta Argentea Imperialis Civitatis Campensis.
Translation: Silver coin of the Imperial City of Kampen.
Historical background and details
Kampen belonged to the leading Hanseatic cities along the IJssel and had a rich trading and minting history. The double-headed imperial eagle and the imperial titulature reflect the historical connection of the city with the Holy Roman Empire.
This issue dates from 1612, the year in which Matthias I succeeded his brother Rudolf II as emperor. The coin was produced under the mint master Johan or Hendrik Wijntgens.
What makes this specimen special is the spelling MATHI in the obverse inscription, combined with a mirror-imaged letter N in CAMPEN on the reverse. Such die variations are characteristic of manual coin production and make this variant especially interesting for the specialized collector.
The offered specimen possesses an attractive silver-gray patina, a boldly rendered imperial eagle, and a well-recognizable crowned shield. The fine presentation and above-average preservation make it a particularly representative piece within Kampen’s mint issue.
References: Verkade 896 (text) · HPM 47 · HNPM 47 · CNM 2.30.66.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Region
Netherlands, Kampen
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Netherlands
Year/period and variation
1612
Denomination
Arendschelling
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
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