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3 Stivers - Albert and Isabella
| Silver (.583) | 2.63 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1616-1621 |
| Value | 3 Patards (Stuivers) (0.15) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.583) |
| Weight | 2.63 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Crowned eight-fold arms within polylobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + ARCHID AVST DVCES BVR BRAB Z
Comment
Also known as a triple patard (French)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Stivers coin from Spanish Netherlands is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the region. The coin was issued by Albert and Isabella, who were the rulers of the Spanish Netherlands, a territory that included present-day Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of the Netherlands. The coin was minted in 1616-1621, a period marked by the Thirty Years' War, a devastating conflict that lasted from 1618 to 1648 and involved many European powers, including Spain. Despite the turmoil, the 3 Stivers coin remained a stable and widely used currency in the region, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce during this time.
