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© Schulman auction house
6 Stuivers "Hoedjesschelling"
| Silver (.583) | 4.95 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1672-1738 |
| Value | 6 Stuivers (0.3) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.583) |
| Weight | 4.95 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#307475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Reclining lion to left, holding with right paw a spear surmounted by liberty cap that divides legend; mintmark at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ITA · RELINQVENDA · UT · ACCEPTA · ♜ ·
Translation: It should be left as it's been received
Comment
The Zeeland Scheepjesschelling exists in different subtypes which are differentiated by the mint mark location, the position of the liberty cap obverse, and the presence/absence of an inner circe (note that the Numista obverse/reverse designations may differ from those used in auction house photos):- Verkade 93.1, CNM 2.49.81: Obverse, the mint mark is above crown which does not divide the legend. Reverse, the liberty hat divides legend. No inner circles:
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- Verkade 213.2, CNM 2.49.82: Larger than 93.1 (27 mm). Inner circles both sides, mint mark on reverse at end of legend (outside the inner circle):
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- Verkade 93.2, CNM 2.49.83: Larger than 93.1 (27 mm). Obverse, crown does not divide legend, and has a rosette above. Reverse, the liberty hat does not divide legend, and the mint mark is at top, at end of legend. No inner circles, variant with 'Zeelant' instead of 'Zeeland' exists:
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- Verkade 213.3: As 213.2 but without inner circles:
© V Schulman
- Verkade 93.3, CNM 2.49.85-87 (main photos): Obverse, crown may interrupt legend, or not. Reverse, hat divides legend and mint mark is to right of hat. No inner circles. Examples with crown interrupting legend:
© Veilinghuis Eeckhout
Interesting fact
The 6 Stuivers "Hoedjesschelling" coin from the Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic) is interesting because it was used as a means of payment for a specific purpose. The coin was used to pay for the hoedjesschelling, which was a tax levied on the use of certain types of hoes (a type of tool used for tilling soil) in the province. The tax was introduced in 1672 and was used to fund the maintenance of the province's waterways and other public works. The coin was minted from 1672 to 1738 and was made of silver with a weight of 4.95 grams. It is an interesting example of a coin that was used for a specific purpose and has a unique history behind it.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1672 ♜ | 130000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1677 ♜ | 91139 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1680 ♜ | 426853 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1681 ♜ | 88374 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1682 ♜ | 487630 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1699 ♜ | 328125 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1701 ♜ | 615831 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1707 ♜ | 457000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1714 ♜ | 680616 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1717 ♜ | 2910049 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 ♜ | 1473852 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Stuivers "Hoedjesschelling" 1672-1738 coin.
