© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
⅛ Silver Gulden "Stoter" - Albert and Isabella
| Billon (.417 silver) | 3.42 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1599-1601 |
| Value | ⅛ Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Billon (.417 silver) |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Ornate floriate cross with dot at center, alternating crowns and lions in the angles. Mintmark at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVCES AVST DVCES BVRG ET BRAB Z
Comment
First emissionInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Silver Gulden "Stoter" coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was issued by Albert and Isabella, who were the rulers of the Duchy of Brabant, a region that is now part of modern-day Belgium. The coin was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains .417 silver, and weighs 3.42 grams. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the time, as it was widely used for everyday transactions.
