28 Stuivers, klippe 1574 front 28 Stuivers, klippe 1574 back
28 Stuivers, klippe 1574 photo
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28 Stuivers, klippe

1574 year
Silver 19.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Leiden (Dutch States)
Period
Eighty Years' War (1568-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1574
Value
28 Stuivers (1.4)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
19.5 g
Size
37 × 36 mm
Shape
Square (irregular)
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#371614
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Rampant lion left holding pole with Liberty cap, dividing date, within circle with crown on top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✿ HAEC ✿ LIBERTATIS ✿ ERGO

Translation: Therefore this is freedom

Comment

The degree to which the corners are sharp versus rounded varies.

Interesting fact

The 28 Stuivers coin from Leiden (Dutch States) made of Silver weighing 19.5g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the Dutch Revolt, a time of great political and social upheaval in the Netherlands. Despite the turmoil, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in trade, showcasing the resilience of the Dutch economy during this period.