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available. The standing knight is Field Marshal Godard van Reede (1644 – 1703) who is standing in front of a different castle on every coin.
The newest coin is for the Coevorden Castle is the only castle in the province of Drenthe: This historical fortress, was built in the 11th century between the Hanseatic Cities of Münster and Groningen and so was of great strategic importance. Over the years, it had many residents. After the last one, Karel van Gelre, the castle came into decay. In the 20th century, it was restored and is now being used as a hotel.
The castle started as a small castle, a special enforcement on an artificial hill, to guard the road between Germany and Groningen. The toll collection for this passage through the swamps of Coevorden, led to a lot of conflict between the castle lord of Coevorden and the landlord of Utrecht.
The Fraeylemaborg castle is located on an estate in Slochteren in Groningen, in the middle of a large park laid out in the English landscape style. The original “borg” (meaning a castle from the province of Groningen) building was founded more than seven centuries ago as a stone house. Over the centuries it became an impressive building with influential residents. It was inhabited until 1972, when it was sold to a foundation, restored, and opened its doors as a museum.
In a deluxe metal box with a certificate and background information.
information.
Metal .873 silver
Weight 28.25 g
Diameter 40 mm
Quality Proof
Mintage 2,000
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