Oord, kwart stuiver van het Catharina-gasthuis van Leiden, circuleerde in de periode 1573-1576 als kleingeld in Leiden 1573

This anonymous, silver coin, dated 1573, was produced for use as small change in Leiden. It is a quarter stuiver, depicting the wheel of the Catharina Gasthuis, a charitable hospital established in Leiden. The coin is small, measuring only 2 cm in diameter and weighing 1.14 grams, and serves as a valuable historical artifact, offering insights into the economic conditions of the time.