6 Stivers "Rijderschelling" 1680-1696 front 6 Stivers "Rijderschelling" 1680-1696 back
6 Stivers "Rijderschelling" 1680-1696 photo
© L.Desotto

6 Stivers "Rijderschelling"

 
Silver (.583) 4.95 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Overijssel (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1680-1696
Value
6 Stuivers (3⁄10)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver (.583)
Weight
4.95 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#233224
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Armored knight brandishing sword in right hand, on horse charging within inner circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ❀ CONCORDIA RESPARVÆCRESCVNT

Translation: Unity makes strength

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The "Rijderschelling" coin was used as a means of payment for the Dutch East India Company, and its design featured a horseman on one side and a shield with the coat of arms of Overijssel on the other.