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4 Stivers / Arendschelling - Anne van de Marck with titles of Matthias II ND
| Silver | 4.0 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Thorn (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Abbess | Anna of the Marck (Anna van de Marck) (1604-1631) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1619 |
| Value | 4 Stivers (⅕) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#349015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATHI · I · D : G · ELEC · RO · IMP · SEM · AVGV ·
Translation: Matthias II, by God's grace ever exalted elected Emperor of the Romans
Comment
Anna was Abbess of Thorn from 1604-1631, and Matthias was emperor 1608-1619, so the coin can be dated to Matthias' years.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Belgian States. The coin was issued by Anne van de Marck, who was the abbess of the Abbey of Thorn, but the title of Matthias II was added to the coin, indicating that it was also recognized by the Holy Roman Emperor, Matthias II. This suggests that the coin was minted during a period of political tension between the Abbey of Thorn and the Holy Roman Empire.
