© Boris Alexandrov
© Boris Alexandrov
28 Stivers / Silver Florin - Matthias I
| Silver (.673) | 20.16 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zwolle (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1619-1628 (1619-1665) |
| Value | 28 Stuivers (1.4) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.673) |
| Weight | 20.16 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle. Circle on chest with denomination 28.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATTH I · D ·G · RO · IMP · SEM · AVGVS
Unabridged legend: Mattias I dei gratia Romanorum imperator semper augustus
Translation: Matthew, by God's grace, ever exalted Emperor of the Romans
Comment
There are several variants. With date and without date.Also, exist variants with lettering "AVG" or "AVGV" or "AVGVS" on the reverse. Here is the variant without date and with inscription "AVG" on reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Dutch States, specifically during the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) and the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Despite the political and economic challenges of the time, the City of Zwolle was able to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, such as the 28 Stivers / Silver Florin. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Zwolle during a period of great upheaval.
