6 Stivers "Scheepjesschelling" 1671-1767 front 6 Stivers "Scheepjesschelling" 1671-1767 back
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6 Stivers "Scheepjesschelling"

 
Silver (.583) 4.95 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Holland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1671-1767
Value
6 Stuivers (3⁄10)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver (.583)
Weight
4.95 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (Round irregular before 1702)
Technique
Hammered, Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#17477
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Clipper ship sailing right

Script: Latin

Lettering: VIGILATE DEO CONFIDENTES.

Translation: Watch, trusting in God

Edge

Plain

Comment

Though the design of the coin did not change, most catalogs differentiate between the period when the coin was struck by hand (hammered) and the later machine produced (milled) coins:
Hammered (1671-1702) CNM 2.28.115, Ver 55.5, KM#45.2

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Stivers "Scheepjesschelling" coin from the Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) is that it was used as a form of currency during the Dutch Golden Age, a period of significant economic, cultural, and artistic growth in the Netherlands. The coin's design features a ship, which represents the country's strong maritime trade and exploration during that time. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity, highlighting the importance of trade and commerce in the Dutch Republic.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1708  798623 - - - - - -
1712  567254 - - - - - -
1716  633966 - - - - - -
1721  2636797 - - - - - -
1723  1642116 - - - - - -
1725  2030926 - - - - - -
1728  697232 - - - - - -
1730  189616 - - - - - -
1732  161593 - - - - - -
1733  979241 - - - - - -
1736  353677 - - - - - -
1745  49262 - - - - - -
1746  42498 - - - - - -
1748  23325 - - - - - -
1750  118849 - - - - - -
1751  191786 - - - - - -
1753  160011 - - - - - -
1759  98932 - - - - - -
1761  107975 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Stivers "Scheepjesschelling" 1671-1767 coin.