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1/2 Stiver - Siege of Maastricht
| Issuer | Brabant, Duchy of |
| Year | 1579 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 1/2 Patard (Stuiver) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
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| Dimensions | |
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| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
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| Reference(s) | Vanhoudt#531 |
| Obverse description | Three line inscription. Date divided by Maastricht arms in exergue. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ★ TRA ★
AB ★ HISP
★ OBSES ★
15 79
SESSO *
I (Translation: Because of the Siege of Maastricht by the Spaniards) |
| Reverse description | Inscription in three lines with two stars below, all divided by upward pointing sword. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | PRO IVS
CAVSÆ
DEFEN
★ ★ (Translation: For the Defense of the Right Cause) |
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| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1579 - -
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| Catalog ID | 8888333810 |
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