Nijmeegse ruiterschelling, 1690/1 1690 - 1691

The "Nijmeegse ruiterschelling" is a small silver coin from the city of Nijmegen in the Netherlands, minted between 1690 and 1691. The obverse of the coin features the city's coat of arms, while the reverse shows a mounted knight, likely St. Martin, holding a sword and a shield. This small coin represents the history of currency in the Netherlands, offering a glimpse into the city's governance and symbolic figures during the late 17th century.