6 Stuivers "Rijderschelling" 1668-1691 front 6 Stuivers "Rijderschelling" 1668-1691 back
6 Stuivers "Rijderschelling" 1668-1691 photo

6 Stuivers "Rijderschelling"

 
Silver (.593) 4.8 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Zutphen (Dutch States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1668-1691
Value
6 Stuivers (3⁄10)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver (.593)
Weight
4.8 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#56368
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

Armored knight on horseback right

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA.RES.PARVÆ.CRESCVNT

Translation: With harmony, small things grow.

Engravers: Herman van Baijen, mintmaster

Interesting fact

The 6 Stuivers "Rijderschelling" coin from the City of Zutphen (Dutch States) was used as a means of payment for the city's cavalrymen, hence the name "Rijderschelling" which translates to "cavalry shilling" in English.