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28 Stuivers - Matthias I

 
Silver (.673) 19.19 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Deventer (Dutch Republic)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1617-1621
Value
28 Stuivers (1.4)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver (.673)
Weight
19.19 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#53959
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned two-headed imperial eagle with orb on chest containing value

Script: Latin

Lettering: MATTH I D G ROM IMP SEM AVG

Edge

Plain

Comment

This type is distinguished by the location of the date between the crown and the shield. The KM and CNM catalogs recognize it as a different type, whereas Delmonte does not.

variation: the same coin only "28" is inverted/mirrored horizontally.

KM#43.1 / CNM.2.12.38 / de Bruijn 23 / hnpm.30.3 / verkade 153.3 / fortuyn drooglever 113


Interesting fact

The 28 Stuivers coin from the City of Deventer (Dutch Republic) made of Silver (.673) weighing 19.19 g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency during the time of Matthias I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1612 to 1619. This coin was issued during his reign and was used for trade and commerce in the Dutch Republic.