© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
½ Stuiver ND
| Silver | 0.84 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zutphen (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1604-1605 |
| Value | ½ Stuiver (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#357972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with large castle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·MONE· NOVA· VETER· VRB· ZVTP
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Veter(...) Urbis Zutphanensis
Translation: New coinage ... of the city of Zutphen
Interesting fact
The ½ Stuiver coin from the City of Zutphen (Dutch States) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Netherlands. The Dutch States, also known as the Dutch Republic, was a confederation of seven provinces that had recently gained independence from Spain. The minting of this coin was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency system in the newly formed republic. The fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, suggests that it was intended to be a reliable and trustworthy form of currency for the people of Zutphen and beyond.
