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2 Stuivers
| Silver (.583) | 1.62 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | region of West Friesland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1711-1794 |
| Value | 2 Stuivers (0.1) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.583) |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#30773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of West Friesland divides value.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 S
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins were struck for the East India Trading Company.1711-1714: Medemblik , Coenraad Cramer, crane
1715-1720: Medemblik (NLD), Jan Knol, turnip
1721-1731: Hoorn (NLD), Jan Knol, turnip
1732-1738: Enkhuizen (NLD), Jan Knol, turnip
1744-1751: Medemblik (NLD), Teunis Kist, rooster
1751-1760: Hoorn (NLD), Teunis Kist, rooster
1761-1771: Enkhuizen (NLD), Pieter Buijsken, herring buss
1772-1779: Medemblik (NLD), Pieter Buijsken, herring buss
1784-1790: Hoorn (NLD), Hessel Slijper, no mark
1791-1794: Enkhuizen (NLD), Hessel Slijper, (Rosette: probably design, only on double stuivers)
Interesting fact
The 2 Stuivers coin from West Friesland (Dutch Republic) made of Silver (.583) weighing 1.62 g is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time when the Dutch Republic was a major economic and trading power in Europe. The coin's design, featuring a simple image of a lion and the text "PROVINCIE VAN WESTFRIESLAND" (Province of West Friesland), reflects the region's rich history and cultural heritage. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, speaks to the coin's intended use as a reliable medium of exchange.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1715 | 4420292 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 | 9140877 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1730 | 1501923 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1732 | 4263361 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1736 | 970981 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 | 432201 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 | 971433 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1751 | 1103388 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1755 /4 | 1764735 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1761 | 994347 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1767 /6 | 1926284 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1772 | 662000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1774 | 1310000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1792 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Stuivers 1711-1794 coin.
