2 Stuivers (Gold) 1723-1766 front 2 Stuivers (Gold) 1723-1766 back
2 Stuivers (Gold) 1723-1766 photo
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2 Stuivers Gold

 
Gold 3.5 g 19.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Holland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1723-1766
Value
2 Stuivers (0.1)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
19.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#78762
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms of Holland divides value

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 S

Unabridged legend: 2 Stuivers

Edge

Plain

Comment

Struck to the weight of 1 Gold Ducat

Interesting fact

The 2 Stuivers (Gold) coin from the Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) is interesting because it was minted during a time when the Dutch Republic was experiencing significant economic growth and trade expansion, particularly in the Dutch East India Company. The coin's gold content and small denomination made it a convenient and valuable currency for international trade, and its mintage during this period signifies the importance of the Dutch Republic as a major economic power in the 18th century.