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

This square-shaped, silver coin, known as a "tien stuiver," was minted in 1654 in Pernambuco, Brazil, during the Dutch siege of the region. It was commissioned by the Dutch West India Company and features the company’s coat of arms, a crowned lion with crossed arrows, on one side, while the other side is left plain. This coin is a rare example of Dutch colonial coinage and offers a glimpse into the historical context of the Dutch presence in South America.