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Stiver - Groningen
| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Frisia (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1454-1477 |
| Value | 1 Stuiver (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Gold Gulden (1420-1498) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#315980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee, arched near center, intersecting legend which is the date in latin/Roman numerals. A symbol in the center of cross (G, star or clover/trefoil).
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: .AnnO. DOmIn :mCCCC: LIIII
Lettering (regular font): .ANNO. DOMIN :MCCCC: LIIII
Translation: Year of the Lord 1454
Comment
This type was issued intermittently (see date table) between 1454-1477 with only minor variations. The symbol in the center of the cross is most often a G, but varies in some years.Selected examples of other dates:
1475, Lev. III-78
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1476, Lev. III-84
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Interesting fact
The Stiver coin from Groningen was used as a form of currency in the Dutch States during the 15th century. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. In fact, the Stiver coin was one of the first silver coins to be widely used in the Dutch States, and it played an important role in the region's economy during this period. Despite its small weight of 2.9 grams, the Stiver coin was a significant step towards the development of a standardized currency system in the Netherlands.
