© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Stiver - Albert and Isabella ND
1605 year| Billon (.250 silver) | 2.03 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (City of Roermond, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Albert (ALbrecht) (1598-1621) |
| Duchess | Isabel (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1605 |
| Value | 1 Stiver (Stuiver) (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Silver Gulden (1560-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 2.03 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#96566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rampant lion left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D · G · ARCHIDVCES · AVS · DVC · GELRIAE
Translation: ...by God's grace Archdukes of Austria, Dukes of Gelderland
Comment
Municipal coins of RuermondAlso known as patard.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Stiver - Albert and Isabella ND (1605) coin from Spanish Netherlands (City of Roermond, Dutch States) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, containing 25% silver. This was a common practice during that time period, as pure silver coins were too soft for circulation and wore down quickly. The use of Billon allowed for a more durable coin that could withstand the rigors of daily use.
