© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Stuiver Siege of
1578 year| Copper | 1.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Deventer (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Period | Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1578 |
| Value | ½ Stuiver (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#178568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value within scrolled border. Deventer arms countermark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: J S
Translation: 1/2 Stuiver
Comment
The cursive J symbol reverse is an old shorthand for 1/2.Interesting fact
The ½ Stuiver coin from the City of Deventer (Dutch Republic) made of Copper weighing 1.5 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the Siege of 1578, which was a significant event in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. The coin's design likely reflects the political and economic conditions of the time, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians interested in the history of the Dutch Republic.
