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6 Stivers "Rijderschelling" - countermarked
| Silver | 4.00 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Groningen and the Ommelanden (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1682-1683 |
| Value | 6 Stuivers = 1 Rijderschelling (0.3) |
| Currency | Gulden (1594-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.00 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#132209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Knight brandishing sword on horse charging right. Countermark of bundle of arrows.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCVNT
Comment
Drawing by NumismaticaHollandia showing the countermark.
Interesting fact
The 6 Stivers "Rijderschelling" coin from the Province of Groningen and the Ommelanden (Dutch Republic) is interesting because it was countermarked with a unique symbol, the "Rijderschelling," which was used to indicate that the coin was issued by the Province of Groningen and the Ommelanden, rather than by the central government of the Dutch Republic. This countermark was used during a time of economic turmoil in the Dutch Republic, when the government was struggling to maintain the value of its currency. The use of the "Rijderschelling" countermark was a way for the Province of Groningen and the Ommelanden to assert their independence and to ensure that their coins were recognized as having a specific value within their region.
