© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
¼ Stuiver Woerden ND
1576 year| Tin | 9.17 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1576 |
| Value | ¼ Patard (Stuiver) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 9.17 g |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#361566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Comment
In August 1576 coins were produced (including this type) during the blockade by the Spanish forces.Interesting fact
The ¼ Stuiver coin from Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) made of Tin weighing 9.17 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Dutch States were fighting for independence from Spain, and the issuance of this coin was likely a response to the need for a stable currency during this period of upheaval. Additionally, the fact that it was made of tin, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that the mint was trying to conserve resources and create a coin that was accessible to a wide range of people.
