1 Stuiver "Wapenstuiver" 1691 front 1 Stuiver "Wapenstuiver" 1691 back
1 Stuiver "Wapenstuiver" 1691 photo
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1 Stuiver "Wapenstuiver"

1691 year
Silver (.583) 1.3 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Deventer (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1691
Value
1 Stuiver (1⁄20)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver (.583)
Weight
1.3 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#134496
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned Deventer coat of arms dividing value, sprigs at sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 S

Translation: 1 Stuiver

Interesting fact

The "Wapenstuiver" coin from the City of Deventer (Dutch Republic) in 1691 has an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver (.583) and weighing only 1.3 grams, it was still considered a standard circulation coin. This highlights the different monetary systems and values in place during that time period, and how they varied from region to region.