© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Stiver - Philip II ND
1580 year| Billon (.333 silver) | 2.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1580 |
| Value | 1 Patard (Stuiver) (2) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#434722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross. In the center a small shield of Gelderland.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✤ CONCORDIA · RES · PARVAE · CRESCVNT
Lettering (regular font): ✤ CONCORDIA · RES · PARVAE · CRESCVNT
Translation: With harmony, small things grow.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Stiver coin from Burgundian Netherlands is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, .333 silver. This was a common practice during that time period, as pure silver was too expensive to use for everyday coins. The use of Billon allowed for the creation of coins that were still made of silver, but with a lower purity, making them more affordable for circulation.
