© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
4 Stuivers Siege of
1578 year| Copper | 4.9 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | City of Deventer (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Period | Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1578 |
| Value | 4 Stuivers (⅕) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#178570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value in Roman numerals within beaded inner circle, scrolled border. Deventer arms counterstamp.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ×IIII × S
Translation: 4 stuivers
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Stuivers coin from the City of Deventer (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during the Siege of 1578, which was a pivotal event in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. The coin's design likely reflects the political and economic conditions of the time, making it a valuable piece of history for collectors and numismatists.
