© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
Stuiver "Cayenne-Stuiver" Countermark SM + fleur-de-lis ND
1820 year| Billon | 1.8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Sint Maarten (Netherlands Antilles) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1820 |
| Value | 1 Stuiver |
| Currency | Stuiver |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#189292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cayenne Colony 2 Sous piece, which displays stacked legend surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Comment
Some sources claim that the countermark 'SM' does not exist as it is actually the 'STM' countermark where the 'T' has worn off.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cayenne-Stuiver coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Netherlands Antilles, specifically in Sint Maarten, during the 19th century. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it has a unique design featuring a countermark with the letters "SM" and a fleur-de-lis symbol, which sets it apart from other coins of its time. Additionally, the fact that it's made of billon, a type of alloy composed of copper and silver, adds to its historical significance and value among collectors.
