100 Stuivers 1794 front 100 Stuivers 1794 back
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100 Stuivers

1794 year
Silver 30.07 g 40.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Siege of Maastricht (Dutch Republic)
Period
War of the First Coalition (1792-1797)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1794
Value
100 Stuivers (5)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
30.07 g
Diameter
40.8 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#112026
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Blank (uniface)

Comment

Siege of Maastricht by the French troops, the Austrian held the city at that time (second restauration of the Austrian Netherlands under Franz II) whereas Maastricht had been ruled by the United Provinces and the Duchy of Liege in a condominium.

Interesting fact

The 100 Stuivers coin from the Siege of Maastricht in 1794 is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples remaining in existence. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians due to its historical significance and limited mintage.