2 Stuiver "Double Stuiver"
1794 year| Silver (.575) | 1.62 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Netherlands West Indies (Netherlands Antilles) |
|---|---|
| Period | Dutch Republic (1675-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | 2 Stuiver (⅒) |
| Currency | Gulden (1675-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.575) |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#100932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of the Netherlands ('Generaliteitswapen').
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1792 the Directorate of the West Indies requested the king to have coins struck as was done for the East Indies. With resolution 31-12-1793 this request was permitted. The weight and silver content had to be in line with the Dutch coins, although no Quarter Gulden was produced (aside from the Newyearstokens struck between 1756 and 1759 by the mintmasters for private use and on own expense).
The intention was to put these coins into circulation for an extra of 20%, although it is uncertain that this was actually done. It is certain that 12,000 of these Double Stuivers were shipped to Gold Coast (nowadays Guinea).
Catalog inconsistencies :
Passon catalog has been used here, based on publication year and reputation
- Fineness: Passon states the silver content at .575, while Schulman gives .810
- Size: Passon states the diameter at 20 mm, while Schulman gives 19 mm
Interesting fact
The 1794 Double Stuiver coin from the Netherlands West Indies (Netherlands Antilles) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The coin was issued just a few years after the Haitian Revolution, which saw the former French colony of Saint-Domingue gain its independence and become Haiti. This event had a significant impact on the entire Caribbean region, including the Netherlands West Indies, and it's fascinating to think that this coin was minted during such a pivotal moment in history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | 30108 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Stuiver "Double Stuiver" 1794 coin.