42 Stuivers (Siege of Kampen) 1578 front 42 Stuivers (Siege of Kampen) 1578 back
42 Stuivers (Siege of Kampen) 1578 photo
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42 Stuivers Siege of Kampen

1578 year
Silver 29.19 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Kampen (Dutch States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1578
Value
42 Stuivers (2.1)
Currency
Gulden (1590-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.19 g
Size
55 mm
Shape
Square
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#315140
Rarity index
95%

Edge

Plain

Comment

These coins were struck from municipal silver.

Interesting fact

The 42 Stuivers coin from the City of Kampen (Dutch States) made of Silver weighing 29.19 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the Siege of Kampen in 1578, which was a significant event in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule.