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8 Stivers
1589 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Groningen (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1589 |
| Value | 8 Stuivers (0.4) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#351491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Saint Martin divides value in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANTCTVS · MARTINVS · EP · 1589
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Martinus Episcopus 1589
Translation: Saint Martin, Bishop 1589
Interesting fact
The 8 Stivers coin from the City of Groningen (Dutch Republic) made of Billon is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic change in the region. The Dutch Republic was in the midst of a period of rapid economic growth and urbanization, and the introduction of new coinage systems was a response to the need for more efficient trade and commerce. The 8 Stivers coin was one of the first coins to be issued in the Dutch Republic, and it played an important role in facilitating everyday transactions during this time.
