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1 Stuiver - Philip II
| Billon (.250 silver) | 2.29 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Utrecht (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1579 |
| Value | 1 Patard (Stuiver) (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 2.29 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.45 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#126284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with small city arms at its center. Date at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON ✤ NOVA ✤ CIVI ✤ TRA ✤ 15 ✤ 78
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Civitas Traiectum
Translation: New coinage of Utrecht
Edge
Plain
Comment
Patard (or 1 sol) part of the municipal coins of Utrecht, struck from 1578.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Stuiver - Philip II 1578-1579 from Lordship of Utrecht (Dutch States) coin 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 was too expensive to use for everyday coinage. The use of Billon allowed for the creation of coins that were still made of silver, but at a lower cost, making them more accessible for trade and commerce.
