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© Rijksmuseum
28 Stuivers Gold
1574 year| Gold | 15.35 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Leiden (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1574 |
| Value | 28 Stuivers (1.4) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 15.35 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#421222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rampant lion left holding pole with Liberty cap, dividing date, within circle with crown on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ HAEC ✿ LIBERTATIS ✿ ERGO
15 74
Translation: Therefore this is freedom
Interesting fact
The 28 Stuivers (Gold) 1574 from Leiden (Dutch States) coin is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch States, with the coin's design and inscriptions reflecting the political and religious tensions of the era. The coin's obverse features a portrait of William I, Prince of Orange, who was a prominent leader during the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Leiden, which was a prominent city in the Dutch States. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
