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2 Stivers - Siege of Maastricht
1579 year| Copper | 6.0 g | - |
| 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 | 2 Patards (Stuivers) (0.1) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#348906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription in four lines divided by sword. Below, date divided by city arms of Maastricht.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* *
PRO IVS
TÆ * * CAV
SÆ * DEFE
NSI ON
15 79
Unabridged legend: Pro iustae causae defensione
Translation: For the Defense of the Right Cause
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Stivers - Siege of Maastricht 1579 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and conflict in the region. The Siege of Maastricht, which took place in 1579, was a key event in the Dutch Revolt, a series of conflicts between the Dutch provinces and their Spanish rulers. The coin's design, which features a depiction of the siege, serves as a reminder of the coin's historical context and the significant events that took place during that time.
