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4 Stivers - In name of Matthias I Value in field ND
| Silver | 4.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Barony of Batenburg (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Baron | Maximilian of Bronckhorst (Maximiliaan van Bronckhorst) (1602-1641) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1619 |
| Value | 4 Stivers (Vierstuiver) (¼) |
| Currency | Silver Gulden (1560-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#434525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two-headed eagle with globus cruciger on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATH · I · D · G · EL · ROM · IMP · SEMP · AVG
Translation: Matthias I by God's grace elected ever-exalted Emperor of the Romans
Comment
A variety has the value in the legend in addition to being i nthe field as 4 S: MONETA NOVA ARG BA IIII ST
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Dutch States. The Barony of Batenburg, where the coin was minted, was a small territory that was constantly struggling for independence from the larger Dutch Republic. Despite this, the coin still bears the name of Matthias I, the Holy Roman Emperor, indicating the complex political relationships at play during this time.
