© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Stiver - Albert and Isabella
| Billon (.219 silver) | 1 g | 19 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 | 1614-1619 (1613-1619) |
| Value | ½ Patard (Stuiver) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Billon (.219 silver) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eight-fold arms filling field within inner circle. Date (if present) may be at end of legend followed by mintmark, or at top divided by mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVC BVRG BR Zc
Comment
Known as demi-patard in FrenchInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Stiver coin from Spanish Netherlands is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The coin was issued by Albert and Isabella, who were the rulers of the Spanish Netherlands, a territory that included present-day Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of the Netherlands. During their reign, the Dutch Revolt was taking place, which was a rebellion against Spanish rule that ultimately led to the formation of the Dutch Republic. Despite this turmoil, the ½ Stiver coin remained a widely used denomination in the region and is still sought after by collectors today.
