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4 Stivers - In name of Matthias I Value in legend 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#434524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two-headed eagle with globus cruciger on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATH · I · D · G · EL · ROM · IMP · SEM · AVG
Translation: Matthias I by God's grace elected ever-exalted Emperor of the Romans
Comment
Varieties in lettering exist.
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 part of the Dutch Republic, which was a confederation of seven provinces that had declared their independence from Spain. The coin was minted during the reign of Matthias I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time, and it features his name in the legend. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin was made of silver and had a relatively high value, indicating that it was an important form of currency for the people of the Barony of Batenburg.
