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2 Stuivers
| Silver | 1.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1619 |
| Value | 2 Stuivers (0.1) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#435548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned rampant lion left holding tied bundle of arrows, dividing value.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 S
Unabridged legend: 2 Stuivers
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM catalog mis-represents the obverse legend as TRA / IC / TVM, and has a different date list than HPM.
Interesting fact
The 2 Stuivers coin from the Province of Utrecht (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 circulated during the reign of Maurice of Nassau, who was a prominent leader and stadtholder of the Dutch Republic. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the Province of Utrecht on one side and the image of a knight on the other, symbolizing the province's rich history and culture.
