Veertig stuiver, noodmunt uit Pernambuco, geslagen tijdens het beleg op last van de Nederlandse Westindische Compagnie 1654

This silver coin, also known as a "noodmunt" (emergency coin), was minted in 1654 in Pernambuco, Brazil, during the Dutch West India Company's siege of the city. The coin, crafted by an anonymous artist, features a circular design with the company's emblem in the center, depicting a crown above intertwined letters "W" and "C" with a star. The coin's inscription reads "40" indicating its value of forty stuivers. This historical artifact serves as a tangible reminder of the Dutch presence in Brazil during the 17th century.