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6 Stivers "Scheepjesschelling"
| Silver (.583) | 4.95 g | 27 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.
