1 Stuiver "Bezemstuiver" 1738-1765 front 1 Stuiver "Bezemstuiver" 1738-1765 back
1 Stuiver "Bezemstuiver" 1738-1765 photo
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1 Stuiver "Bezemstuiver"

 
Silver (.583) 0.81 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1738-1765
Value
1 Stuiver (1⁄20)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver (.583)
Weight
0.81 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#49574
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Bundle of arrows dividing value

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 S

Unabridged legend: 1 Stuiver

Interesting fact

The 1 Stuiver "Bezemstuiver" coin from the Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, and its design featured an image of a bee on one side, which gave the coin its nickname "Bezemstuiver," which translates to "bee stuiver."