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6 Stivers "Roosschelling"
1601 year| Silver (.583) | 5.16 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1601 |
| Value | 6 Stuivers (3⁄10) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.583) |
| Weight | 5.16 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#18947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with rosette in center and fleur-de-lis in angles, dividing legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIGILATE · DEO CONFID ENTES·
Translation: Watch, trusting in God
Comment
Weight of examples in recent sales is considerably below the "theoretical" weight (range of 4.0 - 4.8 grams of six specimens), and thickness can be as low as 0.7 mm.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Stivers "Roosschelling" coin from the Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) is that it features a unique design element - a small image of a rose on the reverse side, which is where the coin gets its name "Roosschelling" or "Rose Shilling." This design was added to the coin to symbolize the province's prosperity and growth, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
