© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
6¼ Stuivers - Siege of
1672 year| Silver | 3.6 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Groningen (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Period | Franco-Dutch War (1672-1678) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1672 |
| Value | 6¼ Stuivers (5⁄16) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#47593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Blank.
Comment
This is emergency currency only minted during the war of 1672 were Groningen had a long siege by the Bishop of MünsterInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 6¼ Stuivers - Siege of 1672 coin from the City of Groningen (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and scarcity. The coin was issued in 1672, during the Dutch Revolt, a time when the Dutch Republic was fighting for independence from Spain. The siege of Groningen, which took place in the same year, was a critical moment in the conflict, and the coin was likely minted as a way to finance the military efforts of the city. Despite the challenges of minting coins during a time of war, the 6¼ Stuivers coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
