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10 Stuivers Utrecht arms
1682 year| Silver (.920) | 5.3 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1682 |
| Value | 10 Stuivers (½) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.920) |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#412342 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure leaning on a column, holding a spear with liberty cap.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HAC NITIMVR HANC TVEMVR
Translation: She supports us, we protect her
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic. The 1682 Utrecht 10 Stuivers coin was issued during the reign of William III, who was the Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic and King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. This coin was minted using silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time, and it weighs 5.3 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the Dutch Republic, which was a major trading power in Europe during the 17th century.
