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© Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt
36 Stuivers
1572 year| Silver | 29.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Siege of Middelburg (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Period | Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1572 |
| Value | 36 Stuivers (9⁄5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.0 g |
| Size | 35 × 34 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
The 36 Stuivers 1572 coin was used as a form of emergency currency during the Siege of Middelburg, which lasted from 1572 to 1574. The city was under siege by Spanish forces, and the regular supply of coins was cut off. To address this issue, the city authorities decided to mint their own coins using silver objects, like cups and plates, that were donated by the citizens. These coins were stamped with a simple design, featuring the number 36 (representing the number of stuivers in the coin) and the year 1572. Despite being made of silver, these coins were not as valuable as regular coins and were used mainly for small transactions. This interesting fact highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Middelburg during a time of crisis.