Stuiver "Bezemstuiver"
| Billon (.333 silver) | 1.31 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Friesland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1619-1738 |
| Value | 1 Stuiver (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 1.31 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#77217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Bundle of arrows divides denomination, all surrounded by wreath
Lettering: 1 S
Translation: 1 Stuiver
Comment
This Frisian stuiver has been produced unchanged from 1619 to 1738 (the year the Frisian mint closed).Interesting fact
The Stuiver "Bezemstuiver" coin from the Province of Friesland (Dutch Republic) was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, and its design featured a unique combination of letters and symbols that represented the province's coat of arms.
