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8 Stivers
| Billon (.493 silver) | 7.7 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | City of Groningen (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1626-1627 |
| Value | 8 Stuivers (0.4) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.493 silver) |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#156741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Saint Martin divides value in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANTCTVS · MARTINVS · EP · 1627
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Martinus Episcopus 1627
Translation: Saint Martin, Bishop 1627
Interesting fact
The 8 Stivers coin from the City of Groningen (Dutch Republic) made of Billon (.493 silver) weighing 7.7 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the Netherlands. The Dutch Republic was a confederation of seven provinces that had recently gained independence from Spain, and the issuance of this coin was a symbol of the new government's attempt to establish a stable economy and currency. The coin's design, which features the city's coat of arms and a portrait of the ruling Stadtholder, Frederick Henry, also reflects the political and cultural influences of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1627 | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Stivers 1626-1627 coin.
