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© Heritage Auctions Europe
½ Stiver - Siege of Maastricht
1579 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Period | Brabant States in Revolt (1577-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1579 |
| Value | ½ Patard (Stuiver) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#386532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines with two stars below, all divided by upward pointing sword.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRO IVS
CAVSÆ
DEFEN
★ ★
Unabridged legend: Pro iustae causae defensione
Translation: For the Defense of the Right Cause
Interesting fact
The Siege of Maastricht in 1579 was a pivotal event in the Dutch Revolt, a war between the Dutch provinces and Spain. The city of Maastricht was a strategic stronghold for the Spanish, and its siege was a key turning point in the conflict. The ½ Stiver coin, minted in the Duchy of Brabant, commemorates this event and is a valuable piece of history for collectors and numismatists.
