© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
16 Stuiver - Siege of Maastricht
1579 year| Copper | 10 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Period | Brabant States in Revolt (1577-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1579 |
| Value | ½ Ecu (½ Daalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Four-line inscription divided by hand holding upraised sword. Value in exergue in Roman numerals
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRA IEC
AB HIS OBSES
PRO IVS
CAVSAE
DEFE SIONE
XVI
Translation: Because of the siege of Maastricht by the Spaniards for the defense of a just cause
Comment
Siege of 1579 by the Spaniards under the Prince of Parma, Alexander FarneseInteresting fact
The 16 Stuiver coin from the Siege of Maastricht in 1579 is interesting because it was used as a form of emergency currency during the siege. The city of Maastricht was under attack by Spanish forces, and the local government issued these coins to help finance the defense of the city. The coin's design features a depiction of the city's coat of arms and the year 1579, and it was made of copper, which was a readily available and affordable material at the time. Despite its humble origins, the 16 Stuiver coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians, offering a unique glimpse into the history of the Netherlands and the Spanish Netherlands during this time period.
