Stiver 1582-1600 front Stiver 1582-1600 back
Stiver 1582-1600 photo
© Schulman auction house

Stiver

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Utrecht (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1582-1600
Value
1 Stuiver (1⁄20)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#344103
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Floriate cross

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·FORTITVDO· NOSTRA· DEVS·

Translation: God is our strength

Interesting fact

The Stiver coin from the City of Utrecht was used as a form of currency during a time when the Dutch Republic was experiencing significant economic growth and trade expansion. The coin's silver content and standardized design made it a reliable and widely accepted form of payment, facilitating transactions across different regions and industries.