© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
1 Stuiver "Cayenne-stuiver" Countermark C12 and C13 ND
| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Saint Eustatius (Netherlands Antilles) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1812 |
| Value | 1 Stuiver |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#156881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Worn reverse of host coin with the countermark in excuse
Script: Latin
Comment
The 'cayenne stuiver' was a 2 sous coin minted in the West Indies (Colonie de Cayenne) by the French government, that was used on a lot of non-French islands in the region (including Saint Martin, Saint Bartholomew etc) as well.According to Publication 15-12-1797 the 'Cayenne Stuivers' and similar coins, were countermarked with the letters 'SE'. Smith Pierre dit Flamand was sworn in to make the stamps. On 23-1-1798 a new publication warned for counterfeits and stating that only the old marked, old plain, old Danish and Dutch Stuivers remained of value. Later, in 1809, these coins were marked again, this time with a 'P'.
This coin (Scholten 1429b) can be distinguished from Scholten 1428 by the size of the 'P', which is larger in the second; and from Scholten 1429a by the open 'S' and 'E'.
Interesting fact
The "Cayenne-stuiver" coin from Saint Eustatius (Netherlands Antilles) is interesting because it was used as a form of currency in the Dutch colonies in the Caribbean during the early 19th century. Despite being made of billon, a copper and silver alloy, the coin was still considered valuable and was used for everyday transactions. Its unique design and historical significance make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
