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1 Stiver "Brabantse"
| Billon (.243 silver) | 1.92 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | City of Groningen (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1598-1635 |
| Value | 1 Stuiver (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.243 silver) |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#347661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long double cross with fleur-de-lis tips, city arms at center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIT · NO · DOM · BEN A°1601
1 S
B R
Unabridged legend:
Sit Nomen Domini Benedictvm Anno 1601
1 Stuiver
Brabantse
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord
Comment
The struggle for the freedom to profess Calvinism in addition to the struggle for political independence was the focus of the Dutch Revolt against Spain, better known as the Eighty Years' War (1568–1648). After the transition from the city to the side of the rebels in 1594, the Stuiver minted in Groningen was henceforth considered a Dutch one (Brabantse Stuiver) and divided into eight slices. The own Groningen Stuiver of 6 slice was abolished. The slice itself was henceforth equal to what was called a Duit elsewhere: 1/8 Stuiver.Interesting fact
The 1 Stiver "Brabantse" coin from the City of Groningen (Dutch Republic) was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, and its design featured the image of a lion, which symbolized strength and courage.
