6 Stivers "Scheepjesschelling" (Gold) 1670-1794 front 6 Stivers "Scheepjesschelling" (Gold) 1670-1794 back
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6 Stivers "Scheepjesschelling" Gold

 
Gold 6.93 g -
Description
Issuer
Province of Holland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1670-1794
Value
6 Stuivers (3⁄10)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.93 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered, Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#82589
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Clipper ship sailing right

Script: Latin

Lettering: VIGILATE DEO CONFIDENTES .

Translation: Watch, trusting in God.

Edge

Cabled

Comment

Also known as scheepjesschelling. After 1761 the silver version was no longer made, but the gold version was struck till the end of the Dutch Republic .

Though retaining a "face" value of 6 stuivers, the coin was struck to the weight of 2 ducats.

Interesting fact

The 6 Stivers "Scheepjesschelling" coin from the Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) is interesting because 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 was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time, and its weight of 6.93 grams makes it a substantial piece.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1744  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Stivers "Scheepjesschelling" (Gold) 1670-1794 coin.