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1/2 Stiver - Siege of Maastricht
Issuer | Brabant, Duchy of |
Year | 1579 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/2 Patard (Stuiver) (1⁄40) |
Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
Composition | Copper |
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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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Mintage | 1579 - -
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Catalog ID | 1349774350 |
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