14 Stuivers, round 1574 front 14 Stuivers, round 1574 back
14 Stuivers, round 1574 photo
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14 Stuivers, round

1574 year
Silver 8.9 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
8.9 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#371594
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

Interesting fact

The 14 Stuivers coin from Leiden (Dutch States) made of Silver weighing 8.9g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency in the Dutch East India Company's trade with the Chinese during the 16th century.