14 Stuivers, klippe 1574 front 14 Stuivers, klippe 1574 back
14 Stuivers, klippe 1574 photo
© H. D. Rauch

14 Stuivers, klippe

1574 year
Silver 9.6 g -
Description
Issuer
Leiden (Dutch States)
Period
Eighty Years' War (1568-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1574
Value
14 Stuivers (0.7)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.6 g
Size
31 × 31 mm
Shape
Square (irregular)
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#371599
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Rampant lion left wielding sword and holding shield with Leiden city arms, within circle with crown at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PVGNO 🟌 PRO 🟌 PATRIA + 1574

Translation: Fight for country

Comment

The degree of rounding/angling of the corners varies.

Interesting fact

The 14 Stuivers coin from Leiden (Dutch States) made of Silver weighing 9.6g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the Dutch Revolt, a time of great political and social upheaval in the Netherlands. Despite the turmoil, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in trade and commerce.