LOW COUNTRIES. Republiek of the Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden (Dutch Republic). Utrecht, 1581-1795. Rozenobel (Gold, 36 mm, 7.63 g, 11 h), 1600-1601. •MONE - NOVA•ORDINVM•TRAIECT FN King in ship facing, holding upraised sword in his right hand and shield with coat of arms of Utrecht in his left; on star, banner with lion rampant left. Rev. --CONCORDIA--RES--PARVÆ-CRESCVNT--cross fleurée with six-rayed central star; in each quarter, crown above lion passant left; all within confidence of eight arches; trefoils in spandrels. Delmonte 959. ==References== KM 6. A lustrous and exceptional fresh example. Virtually as struck. Ex Westerhof 8, 9 September 1989, 166.The Rozenobel tests to the remarkable popularity in northern Europe of the Rose Noble introduced under Edward IV (1461-1483) of England. As one of the leading gold trade coins of the late 15th and 16th centuries, it circled wide through the North Sea region and was imitated in numberous local issues. While many of these imitations were inferior in both fineness and workmanship, the Rozenobels strike by the Dutch Republic, including the present example, stand out for the exceptional care and refinement of their engraving This lot can be shipped to a US address.