Nijmeegse vierling of kwart stuiver, 1557 1557

This silver coin, minted in Nijmegen in 1557, depicts a crowned figure holding a scepter and orb, likely representing the ruling monarch of the time. The coin, weighing only 0.80 grams and with a diameter of 2.1 centimeters, is a small but historically significant example of early Dutch coinage. The inscription on the coin provides a detailed record of its origin and date.