Stuiver "Bezemstuiver" (value outside bow) 1619-1633 front Stuiver "Bezemstuiver" (value outside bow) 1619-1633 back
Stuiver "Bezemstuiver" (value outside bow) 1619-1633 photo
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Stuiver "Bezemstuiver" value outside bow

 
Billon (.333 silver) 1.31 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Overijssel (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1619-1633
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
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#77216
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Bound bundle of arrows dividing value which is outside bow, inside wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 S

Translation: 1 Stuiver

Comment

Early version of the "Bezemstuiver" of the province of Overijssel.

For type with value within bow, see link.

Interesting fact

The Stuiver "Bezemstuiver" coin from the Province of Overijssel (Dutch Republic) has an interesting fact that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, specifically 0.333 silver, and weighs 1.31 grams.