Obverse © Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a. – Reverse © Heritage Auctions Europe
Obverse © Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a. – Reverse © Heritage Auctions Europe
50 Stuivers
1794 year| Silver | 16.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Siege of Maastricht (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Period | War of the First Coalition (1792-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | 50 Stuivers (5⁄2) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#371968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface)
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Note: obverse and reverse images are not of same coin.Siege of Maastricht by the French troops, the Austrian held the city at that time (second restauration of the Austrian Netherlands under Franz II) whereas Maastricht had been ruled by the United Provinces and the Duchy of Liege in a condominium.
Interesting fact
The 50 Stuivers coin from the Siege of Maastricht in 1794 is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples remaining in existence. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians due to its historical significance and rarity.