Silver 2 Stuivers 1774 Netherlands

In 1774, the Netherlands did not have a king but instead was a republic known as the 'Republic of the United Netherlands'. During this time, the country was led by stadtholders, who were essentially civil servants and generals appointed by the semi-independent provinces.

The obverse side features the province name (“HOL LAN DIA”) in three lines, with a flower above and the date below. TThe reverse depicts the value (divided by a crowned coat of arms of Holland).

Weight 1.6g

(ref:AHC116)