2 Stuivers (gold) 1724-1737 front 2 Stuivers (gold) 1724-1737 back
2 Stuivers (gold) 1724-1737 photo
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2 Stuivers gold

 
Gold 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
region of West Friesland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1724-1737
Value
2 Stuivers (0.1)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#366981
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned West Friesland arms divide value.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 S

Translation: 2 Stuivers

Comment

Off-metal strike in gold.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Stuivers (gold) coin from West Friesland (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during a time of great economic prosperity in the region. The coin's gold content and its relatively high denomination suggest that it was used for large transactions and was a symbol of wealth and status. Additionally, the coin's design, which features an image of a lion and a crown, reflects the region's cultural and political ties to the Dutch Republic.