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28 Stuivers / Florin gold
| Gold (.986) | 15.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Groningen and the Ommelanden (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1673-1677 |
| Value | 28 Stuivers = 1 Florin (1.4) |
| Currency | Gulden (1594-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 15.27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#391428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Half length figure of man facing right, wearing hat and holding sword on right shoulder, dividing date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAS · AVRO · PRETIOSIOR · OMNI · BELGICA
1677
Translation: Liberty is more precious than all the gold of the Netherlands
Comment
Off-metal strike in gold of the silver florijn (see link).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic. The coin was issued in 1673, just a few years after the Dutch Republic had emerged from a devastating war with England, and at a time when the country was experiencing significant economic growth and cultural flourishing. The coin's design, which features an image of a lion and a shield with the coat of arms of the Province of Groningen and the Ommelanden, reflects the pride and prosperity of the region during this period.
