Duchy of Guelders ½ Stuiver, 1579 – 1580
Arnhem
Information
Country
Duchy of Guelders
Duchy of Guelders
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1581)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Stuiver
Year
1579 – 1580
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Billon (.118 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Stuiver from Duchy of Guelders. Issued from 1579 to 1580. Struck in Billon (.118 silver). Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.9 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned coat of arms with rampant lion to the left, flanked by value. (Philip, by the grace of God, King of Spain, Duke of Gelderland, Count of Zutphen)
- Reverse
- Large simple cross with eagle at center dividing legend. Alternating eagles and lions in corners. (New Money of Arnhem)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1579-1580) | — |
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