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2 Stuivers
| Silver | 1.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1619 |
| Value | 2 Stuivers (⅒) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#323134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned rampant lion left holding sword and bundle of arrows, dividing denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering: Z S
Translation: 2 Stuivers
Comment
For later dates, see link.Interesting fact
The 2 Stuivers coin from the Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) made of Silver weighing 1.7g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency during the Dutch Golden Age, a period of great economic, scientific, and cultural prosperity in the Netherlands. This coin was used in trade and commerce during this time and would have been handled by merchants, traders, and everyday people, making it a tangible connection to the past.
