10 Stuivers PG monogram
1578 year| Silver | 6.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Siege of Amsterdam (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Period | Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1578 |
| Value | 10 Stuivers (0.5) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Size | 23 × 23 mm |
| Shape | Square with angled corners |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#372076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
The 10 Stuivers coin from the Siege of Amsterdam in 1578 was used as a form of emergency currency during a time of economic crisis. The Dutch Republic was facing a severe shortage of coinage, and the government was forced to mint new coins using whatever materials were available, including silver. The PG monogram on the coin stands for "P Gulielmus," which refers to Prince William of Orange, who was the leader of the Dutch resistance against Spanish rule at the time. The coin's design and minting process were likely done quickly and efficiently to meet the demand for currency during the siege, which lasted for several months. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.