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© Schulman auction house
Florin Counterstamp A
1693 year| Silver (.673) | - | - |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1693 |
| Value | 1 Silver Florin (7⁄5) |
| Currency | Silver Gulden (1560-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.673) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms in cartouche, abbreviated year above open crown, value below shield. Counterstamp: capital letters in rectangle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FLOR˙ARG˙CIV˙NOVIOMAG
HOL
Unabridged legend:
Florinus argentea citvitatis Noviomagus
Holland
Translation: Silver florin of the city of Nijmegen
Comment
The counterstamp with 'HOL' (Mark A14) in a rectangle was used to signify the validity of florins and prevention of entering new florins in the province of Holland (Ordonnance May 20th, 1693.)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Florin (Counterstamp A14) 1693 from Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) made of Silver (.673) is that it features a unique counterstamp, known as A14, which was applied to the coin as a way to verify its authenticity and value. This counterstamp was used by the Dutch Republic during a time when counterfeit coins were prevalent, and it helped to ensure that the coin was genuine and had the correct weight and purity of silver. The use of counterstamps like A14 was an early form of currency authentication and is now a sought-after feature among collectors.