© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
1⁄72 Stuiver "Grootken" Nijmegen ND
1560 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1556-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1560 |
| Value | 1⁄72 Stuiver (1⁄4400) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#373416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incused double-headed eagle with shield with lion to the left on its chest
Comment
This type of coin is called 'holpenning' (hollow penny) or 'bracteaat' since it is produced by stamping only one side of the planchet.Interesting fact
The 1⁄72 Stuiver "Grootken" (Nijmegen) ND (1560) coin from the Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) made of Copper is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time of great change in the region. The Dutch States were in the process of forming their independence from Spain, and this coin was used as a symbol of their emerging economic power. Additionally, the coin features a unique design, with an image of a knight on one side and a shield on the other, which sets it apart from other coins of the time.
